Experienced Quantity Surveyor (Metal)

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably in the engineering or metal industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is a must.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation and contract management.
• Experience in sales, client management, or business development is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience in reading Marine industry drawings is a plus.
• Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and to communicate in Mandarin (to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients).

Additional Information:

• 5 days’ work week (Mon-Fri) 8.30am – 5.30pm

Job description:

• Review incoming emails, calls, and liaise with clients.
• Address customer inquiries and provide suitable solutions.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients as required.
• Act as a liaison between clients and production team to ensure smooth communication.
• Prepare initial cost estimates for inquiries and projects based on provided drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Source materials, work out the cost for Fabrication as per client’s requirement
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for price comparison
• Generate quotations as per calculated pricing.
• Procure required materials for awarded projects.
• Negotiate pricing and manage schedules with subcontractors and suppliers
• Review and evaluate cutting plan drawings for fabrication needed.
• Oversee purchase orders, subcontractor works and contract documentation.
• Monitor and manage variation orders, final accounts, and work orders.
• Evaluate work progress and recommend payments.
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors to optimize project costs and timelines.
• Maintain project records, contracts, and pricing databases.
• Liaise with the accounts department to prepare and issue deposit invoice or final payment.
• Collaborate with the sales team to provide accurate pricing and proposals.
• Provide coverage for the Assistant QS during leave/absence to ensure operational continuity.
• Evaluate the packing list and invoice for Logistics to/from SG – JB
• Assist in issuing invoices during the absence of the account’s personnel.
• Handle ad-hoc duties assigned by management
• 5 days’ work week (Mon-Fri) 8.30am – 5.30pm