Commercial Estimator

1 day ago


Singapore beBeeNegotiation Full time $80,000 - $120,000

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and administer key commercial control documents such as procurement schedules, cash flow forecasts, and margin improvement strategies.
  • Send inquiries to the market for assigned packages.
  • Identify long lead items and coordinate with clients on early material approvals including air freight when necessary.
  • Analyze subcontractor and supplier tender submissions.
  • Identify and flag risks or discrepancies in tender documents.
  • Prepare and compare material quantity take-offs and bills of quantities based on client drawings and specifications.
  • Collaborate with the estimating team as needed.
  • Understand and align with the commercial strategy set by the Commercial Director.

Post-Contract Stage

  • Procure assigned packages in line with the procurement schedule and project budget including issuing purchase orders, letters of intent, and subcontracts.
  • Evaluate quotations and meet with subcontractors to ensure scope coverage and budget compliance.
  • Monitor project cash flow to maintain a positive financial position.
  • Manage assigned work packages through to final account including monthly payments and variation handling.
  • Support change management processes including valuation of variations and issuing request for proposal responses and contract notices.
  • Assist the Commercial Lead with internal and client-facing commercial reports.
  • Identify and propose margin improvement strategies.
  • Support administration of the main contract and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Help maintain project margins and contribute to the preparation of external valuations.
  • Maintain control over project documents including drawings and records.
  • Attend project meetings as required.

Completion & Post-Completion Stage

  • Assist in the agreement of final accounts with clients and trade contractors within set timelines.
  • Ensure project close-out including applying for retention release certificates post-defect rectification.
  • Monitor trade contractor retention releases.
  • Participate in post-mortem project reviews.
  • Attend to client-requested additional works post-completion.
  • Coordinate with the Project Manager on trade contractor defects and contra charges if any.

Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5 years' experience in commercial construction or interior fit-out Singapore experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cost estimation procurement and contract administration.
  • Able to interpret drawings specs and tender documents.
  • Proficient in MS Office and QS tools e.g. CostX Bluebeam.
  • Good negotiation communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Negotiation Construction Change Management Valuation Quantity Surveying Administration Strategy MS Office Procurement Air Freight Compliance Tender Submissions Takeoffs Civil Engineering Cash Flow Pricing



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