QS

Job Title:

Senior Manager – Quantity Surveying (Pre-Contract & Pre-Award) – Interior Fit-Out

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager – QS (Pre-Contract & Pre-Award) is responsible for managing all pre-tender and pre-award quantity surveying activities for interior fit-out projects. The role involves detailed tender study, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiations, and bid submissions to ensure accurate costing and successful project awards. The position provides leadership to QS team members and ensures strong commercial control from tender stage to handover.

Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Contract / Pre-Award Responsibilities

• Study tender documents, drawings, specifications, and scope related to interior fit-out works.
• Prepare detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Develop rate analysis for civil, interior, MEP coordination, finishes, furniture, and specialist fit-out items.
• Identify long-lead, proprietary, and high-value interior materials.
• Float enquiries and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct comparative statement (CS) analysis and recommend optimized pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and negotiations.
• Prepare technical and commercial bid submissions (Hard Copy / Soft Copy / e-Tender).
• Maintain and update master rate analysis and cost database.
• Ensure timely coordination with design, procurement, and project teams.
• Transfer tender assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risks to execution teams post-award.

Post-Award Support (Limited)

• Assist project teams with pricing of variations, additional, and non-tendered items.
• Support contractual compliance during project initiation.
• Guide billing formats and commercial documentation as per contract.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams for approvals.

Leadership & General Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Assistant Managers and QS Engineers.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, ISO standards, and cost controls.
• Handle multiple interior fit-out projects simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality of all commercial and contractual information.
• Support continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and tender success rate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)

• Strong expertise in Pre-Contract & Pre-Award QS functions for Interior Fit-Out projects
• Sound knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture & specialist trades
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent cost planning, value engineering, and risk assessment abilities
• Knowledge of contracts, tax laws, and statutory requirements
• Proficient in MS Excel, BOQ tools, and estimation software
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders
• Willingness to travel and provide hands-on support

Personal Traits

• Highly detail-oriented and proactive
• Strong ownership, accountability, and result-driven mindset
• Energetic with a problem-solving approach
• Team player with mentoring capability

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person