The posting
Job Purpose
To support the preparation and submission of competitive and commercially sound tenders by carrying out quantity take-offs, cost estimation, pricing, subcontractor/supplier sourcing, and tender documentation for ERSS and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
· Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, scope of works and contract requirements.
· Prepare & Review quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost estimates.
· Develop detailed tender pricing for materials, manpower, machinery, subcontractors and other project costs.
· Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
· Prepare tender comparison sheets and recommend suitable pricing based on cost and market conditions.
· Coordinate with Design, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to verify construction methodology, quantities and costs.
· Assist in developing project budgets, cost breakdowns and pricing summaries.
· Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial issues.
· Prepare tender submissions, including pricing schedules, clarifications and supporting documents.
· Participate in tender clarification meetings and assist with post-tender negotiations.
· Maintain and update cost databases, supplier/subcontractor rates and historical tender information.
· Monitor market prices and construction cost trends to improve tender competitiveness.
· Ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted within the required deadlines.
· Perform other commercial and estimation duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
- Preferably 2–5 years of experience in construction tendering, estimating or quantity surveying.
- Experience in ERSS, civil engineering, temporary works or construction is an advantage.
- Familiar with LTA projects is an advantage
- Good knowledge of construction materials, methodology and costing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and tender/estimation software.
- Able to read and interpret construction drawings & specification and Traffic diversion
- Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
- Good communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
- Able to work independently and meet tight tender deadlines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Tender submissions completed accurately and on time.
- Estimation/pricing accuracy.
- Tender win rate and competitiveness of submitted prices.
- Accuracy of quantity take-off and cost build-up.
- Timeliness of quotation sourcing and tender evaluation.
- Quality of tender documentation and commercial risk identification.
- Accuracy of estimated project cost versus actual project cost.



