Core Responsibilities
- Cost Management & Planning:
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide initial cost estimates.
- Develop and maintain project budgets and cost plans.
- Monitor expenditures to identify variances and prevent cost overruns.
- Procurement & Tendering:
- Prepare and manage tender documentation (including Bills of Quantities).
- Analyze tenders and advise on the selection of contractors and subcontractors.
- Negotiate contract terms and pricing schedules.
- Contract Administration:
- Manage contractual relationships and ensure compliance with project agreements.
- Evaluate and value variations, change orders, and claims.
- Administer interim valuations and facilitate payments to contractors/subcontractors.
- Commercial Reporting:
- Produce regular financial reports and cash flow forecasts.
- Perform Cost-Value Reconciliation (CVR) to ensure profitability.
- Finalize accounts by reconciling all costs upon project completion.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency:
- Deep understanding of construction methods, materials, and building regulations.
- Ability to read architectural, structural, and service drawings.
- Proficiency in industry software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, CATO) and advanced Excel.
- Analytical Rigor:
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
- Methodical approach to problem-solving and risk management.
- Soft Skills:
- Effective negotiation and stakeholder management.
- Strong communication skills (to liaise between clients, architects, and site teams).
- Resilience and composure under high-pressure project deadlines.
- Education/Certification:
- Typically requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Civil Engineering.
- Many professionals work toward or hold chartered status with bodies like the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar regional professional institutes.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person