Quantity Surveyor

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Interview prep

• Walk through an estimate from drawings to bid package
• How you handle scope changes mid-project
• Example of cost vs bid variance and recovery
• Tender process you have run or supported

Fit summary

Strong fit if you can estimate, control cost, and negotiate on construction-type work for an on-site Singapore role; company public detail beyond Jesuit founding-era identity is limited in this DATA pack.

Day in the role

As a Quantity Surveyor supporting SJ work in Singapore, expect to read drawings and specs, build cost and labour estimates, check bids against actuals, and align changes with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients. Tender setup and negotiation sit alongside ongoing cost control.

Skills to emphasize

• Blueprint and docs analysis for time, cost, materials, labour
• Estimate revision with design and site stakeholders
• Historical cost databases and variance tracking
• Tendering process and commercial negotiation

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks remote as 0 for Singapore.

What does a Quantity Surveyor do day to day?

Prepare and update cost estimates, confer on changes, track costs against bids, and support tendering and negotiations.

Where can I verify the occupation profile?

O*NET summarizes the role under SOC 13-1051.00 at the linked summary page.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: jesuits.global

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

SJ - Singapore Position Summary The Quantity Surveyor role at SJ in Singapore involves preparing cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ). You will review and evaluate contractors' quotations, Schedule of Rates (SOR), and tender submissions. This position also supports procurement, contract administration, payment certification, and variation claims. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Review and evaluate contractors' quotations, Schedule of Rates (SOR), and tender submissions Support procurement, contract administration, payment certification, and variation claims Monitor project costs, prepare cost reports, and ensure budget compliance Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams as needed What We're Looking For Strong experience in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Ability to review and evaluate contractors' quotations, Schedule of Rates (SOR), and tender submissions Experience supporting procurement, contract administration, payment certification, and variation claims Proficiency in monitoring project costs, preparing cost reports, and ensuring budget compliance Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams Working at SJ SJ is committed to providing a dynamic work environment where professionals can thrive. As a full-time, on-site employee, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects in Singapore. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required fields are filled out accurately and submit your resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Singapore, hybrid, or fully remote?