Assistant Manager / Manager-Quantity Survey (Real Estate Residential)

all project costs and contracts, from initial budgeting to final completion

Role & responsibilities

1.

• Prepare

  cost estimates, cost plans, and feasibility studies

  for residential projects.
• Conduct

  measurement and take-offs

  from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Develop

  Bills of Quantities (BOQs)

  and schedules of materials.
• Assist in

  budget preparation

  for new developments.
• Evaluate

  design changes

  from architects/consultants and advise on cost implications.

2. Procurement & BOQ

• Prepare BOQ, pricing schedules, and contract packages.
• Conduct

  price comparisons

  .
• Conduct

  supplier and subcontractor negotiations

  to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Recommend the

  most cost-effective procurement

  and contract strategies.

• Certification of Contractor, Vendor, Labour and Material Bills

3. Cost Control During Construction

• Monitor

  project expenditures

  against budget and forecast future costs.
• Conduct

  monthly valuations

  and verify contractor claims and payment applications.
• Assess

  variations

  , additional works, and cost changes due to design or site conditions.
• Identify and mitigate

  cost risks

  throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Attend site meetings and provide commercial input.

4. Post-Contract / Project Close-Out

• Compile and agree

  final accounts

  with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare

  project financial reports

  for management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate project performance vs. budget and produce

  cost analysis reports

  for future developments.

5. Residential Market & Material Cost Management

• Track market prices for materials common in residential builds (concrete, timber, finishes, MEP items).
• Advise on

  best-value materials and construction methods

  .
• Analyse and compare

  building techniques

  for cost efficiency (e.g., modular, prefab, traditional).

6. Stakeholder & Client Coordination

• Liaise with architects, engineers, interior designers, and contractors.
• Communicate cost impacts clearly to stake holders
• Support value engineering workshops to optimize design and reduce cost.

7. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all costing and contract activities comply with

  local regulations

  , building codes, and company policies.

Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records.