Full Time Quantity Surveyor (Cost Manager), Infrastructure Jobs, in SEA Limited - Maukerja

Our Infrastructure team provides the end-to-end managed services and solutions for the entire group’s Internet infrastructure alongside running business applications. We excel in building the architecture, providing solutions, deployment and operations of data centers, connectivity, cloud, networking, servers, system, storage, software, platforms and security. We are a proud provider of high-quality and stable running business applications and services to our business units.

As a Quantity Surveyor under the Data Center Engineering team, you will work alongside a team of engineering and commercial professionals to support the cost planning, procurement, contract administration and commercial management of data center infrastructure projects. This role focuses on cost estimation, tender evaluation, contract administration and project cost control, ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with approved budgets, contractual requirements and commercial objectives. You will be involved in commercial assessments covering CSA works, M&E infrastructure, and colocation fit-out projects. You will also have opportunities to support broader data center infrastructure projects, gaining exposure to various stages of design, procurement, implementation and project close-out.

• Support the preparation and review of project cost estimates, budgets, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts and financial reports for data center infrastructure and colocation projects.
• Assist in quantity take-offs, measurement, preparation and review of BQ, SOR and cost assessments for CSA and M&E works, including piling, civil and structural works, general building construction, infrastructure equipment procurement, interior fit-out, data center fit-out, maintenance contracts and facility management services.
• Work closely with the senior Cost Manager and project commercial team on cost control, budget monitoring, cost reporting and identification of potential commercial risks and cost deviations.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation, pricing schedules, commercial specifications and procurement strategies for construction, infrastructure equipment and data center fit-out works.
• Participate in tender evaluations, including commercial bid comparisons, tender normalization, clarification of commercial qualifications and preparation of award recommendations.
• Support contract administration activities, including review of consultants' and contractors' progress claims, variation orders, extension-of-time claims, loss and expense claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Proactively identify and evaluate value-engineering opportunities, alternative construction methods and cost-saving initiatives, working with engineering teams to assess their technical feasibility, commercial risks and potential benefits.
• Work closely with engineering teams, consultants and contractors to evaluate the commercial implications of technical specifications, equipment selections, construction methodologies and project requirements.
• Support the commercial evaluation of colocation proposals, including fit-out quotations, NRC / OTC, equipment costs, variation works and other commercial submissions from data center operators.
• Coordinate with external quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial queries, review contractual deviations and track outstanding commercial issues to closure.
• Assist in project cost reporting, contract close-out and final account reconciliation, ensuring that commercial records, supporting documentation and contractual obligations are properly maintained.
• Contribute to cost benchmarking, development of historical cost databases, standardization of commercial templates and continuous improvement of procurement and cost management practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Economics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in quantity surveying, construction cost management, consultancy, procurement or contract administration.
• Experience with a quantity surveying / cost consultancy or construction-related commercial team is strongly preferred. Candidates with solid quantity surveying fundamentals and relevant project exposure are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in CSA quantity surveying and cost management is preferred. Candidates with M&E quantity surveying experience, particularly mechanical services, are also encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of construction measurement, cost estimation, bills of quantities, tendering, contract administration, variation assessment and final account preparation.
• Familiarity with both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying activities, including cost planning, tender evaluation, progress claims and contractual administration.
• Good understanding of CSA construction works, with an interest in developing broader knowledge of M&E systems, equipment procurement and technically complex infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to data center projects, industrial developments, commercial buildings or other mission-critical infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant Singapore construction contracts and standard forms, including SIA and PSSCOC, is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and other spreadsheet applications. Familiarity with cost-estimating software, AutoCAD, BIM-based quantity take-off or other commercial management tools is advantageous.
• Relevant professional memberships or certifications, such as SISV, RICS, IQSI, RISM or equivalent, are a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with good commercial awareness, attention to detail and willingness to challenge commercial assumptions constructively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to convey commercial and contractual information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and detail-oriented team player, with a willingness to learn, take on increasing commercial responsibilities and develop a long-term career in data center infrastructure and commercial management.
• Resourceful, with good industry awareness and an interest in building professional networks within the data center sector, is an advantage.

Kindly note that you can only be considered for one role at a time with any of the companies within our Group. If you have applied for other jobs with the Group, you will be considered for roles in the order of your application.

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