The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Arch/Structural) will oversee the bids and project budget of construction projects. This role requires a thorough understanding of project scope, cost estimation, and contract management to ensure successful project delivery. S/he will collaborate closely with the Sales team in securing projects. S/he will also work hand in hand with the procurement department in getting vendors/subcontractors. SQS will also collaborate with project management team and engineering to manage project budget, evaluate BOQ, and variation/change orders.  

• Preparation of Bill of Quantities and Bill of Materials. 
• Quantity Estimation: Estimate quantities based on approved design, construction drawings, and actual site condition.  
• Coordination: Collaborate with project management teams and the Engineering department to finalize and verify the actual scope of work on site.  
• Scope and Specification Review: Review the scope of work, project timeline, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements. 
• Quantity Takeoff Management: Ensure that quantity takeoffs performed by the QS team meet the standards and project requirements. 
• Project Budget Monitoring. Ensure that the project is within the budget based on approved BOQ and BOM.  
• Change Order Monitoring: Monitor scope of work and other design changes as per actual project accomplishment and review if there are any additional scopes or variation order.  
• Site Instruction Evaluation: Evaluate site instructions against planned costs, identify differences from the original contract scope, and submit finalized costs for approval by Cost Control and the company. 
• Change Orders and Variations Assessment: Assess change orders and variations (for both subcontractors and clients) in accordance with the Contract Agreement. 
• Payment Monitoring: Monitor the flow of payments to subcontractors in relation to budgeted quantities and actual work completed. 
• Value Engineering: Review and assess complex and high-risk scopes of work for potential value engineering opportunities. 
• Man Hour or Labor Cost Monitoring: Monitor weekly man hours against budgeted hours to ensure efficient resource allocation. 
• Bid Tender Review: Review bid tender documents and client requirements to ensure comprehensive understanding and compliance in the project requirements for biddings.  
• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate material specifications and vendor/subcontractor pricing against project specifications. 
• Project Monitoring: Monitor projects concerning budgeted costs, demand forecasts, and time overruns to ensure timely project execution. 
• Feasibility Analysis: Analyze feasibility reports of various projects to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions for timely completion. 
• Technical and Commercial Coordination: Coordinate technical and commercial meetings with clients and subcontractors to align project objectives. 
• Joint Surveys: Conduct joint site surveys to verify actual work done and assess progress measurements aligned with finalized weekly progress percentages. 
• Final Payment Preparation: Prepare deviation and variation statements for final contractor payments. 
• Process Implementation: Implement processes with periodic reviews and recommendations for improvements to enhance business effectiveness.

• Educational background / Qualifications: Must be a graduate of Civil Engineer
• Work Experience required: At least 3-5 years experience in Office Fit Out, Joineries, Commercial and Hotel industry. 
• Technical / Function Skills:
• Knowledge in QS costing 
• Ability to recognize contractual obligations of both company and its subcontractors. 
• Good Experience in AUTO CAD/MS Office and Planswift would be preferred but not essential. 
• Able to review and measure the executed works. 
• Good knowledge in detailed shop drawing, coordination drawings. 
• Able to act on own initiative and proactive way. 
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Should be based in Makati, Philippines;  
• Should be able to visit the different sites if need be