ASSISTANT MANAGER, QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Duties & Responsibilities:Lead project cost management, including budgeting, cost planning, CAPEX forecasting, cost benchmarking, and budget utilisation for retail fit-out and refurbishment projects.Monitor project financial performance, cost variances, forecasts, and cost control measures to minimise overruns and manage commercial risks.Review and manage progress claims, variation orders, final accounts, EOTs, and contractor payment matters.Lead tender documentation, commercial evaluations, contract administration, and preparation of LOAs, work orders, and consultancy agreements.Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants to achieve cost-effective and value-driven outcomes.Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, strategic sourcing, and cost standardisation across retail rollout projects.Provide commercial advice, risk assessments, and cost recommendations to Management and project stakeholders.Prepare monthly cost reports, CAPEX summaries, dashboards, and management presentations covering project performance, cost trends, risks, and outstanding matters.Support nationwide retail expansion through cost modelling, feasibility assessments, historical cost analysis, and cost benchmarking.Ensure compliance with contractual, corporate governance, audit, and regulatory requirements, including proper maintenance of contract and cost records.Lead and coordinate with Project, Operations, Leasing, Legal, Finance, contractors, and consultants to resolve commercial, contractual, and payment-related matters.Manage contractor queries, payment tracking, and outstanding claims to ensure timely resolution and maintain project continuity.Guide and mentor QS team members, review their work, and drive improvements in cost reporting, tracking systems, SOPs, and digitalisation.Maintain up-to-date project, contractor, cost, and payment trackers, proactively highlighting key risks, delays, and issues to Management.Act as the key QS representative and provide day-to-day support and decision-making when the Senior Manager is unavailable.
Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in retail fit-out, commercial construction, or multi-site project environments.Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, tendering, commercial management, and financial reporting.Proven experience managing multiple fast-track projects concurrently.Strong commercial, negotiation, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and cost reporting tools.Strong experience preparing management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders.Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and manage tight project timelines.Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.Knowledge of LARK and Claude is an added advantage.