Job Summary:
Lead our company's Construction & Cost Specialist (Quantity Survey background) with a focus on CAPEX projects, interior fit-outs, and facility investments. This leadership role bridges the gap between strategic procurement and technical Quantity Surveying (QS), ensuring total transparency from initial bidding to final settlement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Procurement Strategy & Leadership
- Establish and govern company-wide procurement guidelines.
- Mentor and coach team members to elevate organizational procurement standards.
- Develop mid-to-long-term sourcing strategies and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) policies.
2. Cost Management & Quantity Surveying (QS Excellence)
- Execute precise Quantity Take-off from design drawings/specifications and prepare budget estimates.
- Rigurously review cost fluctuations from Variation Orders (VO) and manage final accounts.
- Analyze costs through a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens and proactively propose Value Engineering (VE).
3. Bidding & Contract Management
- Orchestrate domestic and international bidding strategies and lead Vendor Selection.
- Review and negotiate contracts based on international standards (e.g., FIDIC) and domestic construction law.
- Provide expert mediation and logical responses to contractual disputes or claims.
4. Risk Management & Governance
- Ensure supply chain stability and implement hedging strategies against material price fluctuations.
- Uphold the highest procurement ethics and monitor processes for maximum transparency.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 10+ years in relevant roles, including proven leadership experience.
- Technical Expertise:Essential hands-on experience in QS (Estimation/Cost Management) for construction and interior projects.
- Skills: High proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and using cost estimation software.
- Communication: Exceptional negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders and Fluency in Business English.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Architectural/Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Business/Economics.
Preferred Skills (The Plus Factor)
- Certifications: CQS (Certified Quantity Surveyor) or a professional engineering license.
- Experience with AI-based procurement tools or ERP (SAP, Oracle) implementation projects.
- Sector Experience: Background in Retail Expansion, Data Centers, or large-scale facility investments.
Core Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking: To solve complex cost structures.
- Integrity: Absolute fairness as a procurement professional.
- Strategic Vision: Driving business profitability beyond simple purchasing.
