Head of Quantity Surveying

1Recruit International

Manila, Philippines

Ref: MP907-620

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Head of Quantity Surveying - Philippines
Location: Manila, Philippines
Competitive Salary Package

Due to the continued project growth of our client’s projects, our client seeks a Head of Quantity Surveying in this leadership role to join their firm in Manilla, Philippines. Our client is an international commercial stone contracting firm and their projects globally are mega commercial projects. This role is responsible for leading a QS / Estimating team that prepare specifications, tenders and bill of quantities.

Reporting to the Vice President – Asia and managing a quantity surveying team of 20 staff, he is responsible for the following:
- Leadership, development and management of a quantity surveying team of 20 staff.
- Preparing and interpreting Specifications, Price Tenders and Contract Documents including fixed price tenders, re-measured tenders, design and build tenders, etc.
- Commercial control of subcontract packages
- Maximise value recovery, implement cost control and cash management
- Measurement, Valuation, Payments
- Feasibility reports through to Final Accounts
- Compile financial reports and documents and agree Final Accounts
- Process and resolve contractual claims
- Manage Subcontract Order Documentation and Accounts
- Interpret and check drawings, tender documents, quantities and estimates
- Quantity take offs and bill of material scheduling and bill of quantities preparation.
- Supervision of surveys and interpretation of third party survey
- Estimates project cost components using historical data, current experience and customer requirements.
- Ensures that ISO requirements and documentation are maintained and implemented at all times.
- Consistently keep abreast of market trends and construction methods.
- Improve and create on processes and should maintain Data Base.

Requirements

- Degree in Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or comparable experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying within stone fabrication or commercial fit out sector.
- Must possesses international construction experience and have knowledge of site execution and methods.
- Candidate should be familiar with various international stone standards and method of measurement. Especially Marble institute of America and ASTM.
- Should possess knowledge of Natural stone quarries globally and shipping and other general international tax structures.
- Bilingual skills in English / Filipino is required and Philippine Nationals only.
- Computer literacy and be fully conversant on preparation of spreadsheets with knowledge of Estimation proprietary software being an advantage

An excellent salary package, with stable employment and exceptional projects, will be offered to attract suitable candidates to this role.

About the Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.

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