QS Manager (M&E)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying team for multiple M&E projects.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and tender submissions.
• Review M&E design proposals and provide commercial input during the design development stage.
• Collaborate with the Design, Engineering, BIM, and Project teams to ensure cost-effective and buildable design solutions.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor design changes and assess their impact on project cost, procurement, and project profitability.
• Manage procurement strategies, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee contract administration, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and overall commercial performance.
• Mentor and develop the QS team.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in M&E quantity surveying, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in BQ preparation, tendering, cost planning, contract administration, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of M&E design, Design & Build (D&B) project delivery, and engineering coordination.
• Ability to review M&E design drawings and provide commercial and cost management advice throughout the design process.
• Experience in value engineering and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with Singapore standard forms of contract (PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC) is preferred.
• Experience with BIM-based quantity take-off and cost management software is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.