Senior Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager

Job Description:

• Oversee quantity take-offs, estimates, and cost control for interior fit-out projects.
• Provide budgetary guidance and justify bill/variation claims.
• Develop and manage the item master with accurate rate analysis.
• Negotiate with vendors and ensure deliverables are completed within project timelines (TAT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Quantity Survey & Estimation
  • a. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and estimates for civil, interior, MEP, and specialized fit-out packages.
  • b. Provide timely budget estimates and cost advice for every project during design development stage.
  • c. Review project drawings, specifications, and site conditions to ensure accuracy in quantity computation.
  • d. Analyze and justify variance in bills versus estimate or contract scope; coordinate with project and billing teams for resolution.
• Rate Analysis & Item Master Management
  • a. Develop, maintain, and periodically update an item master for all materials, BOQ items, and fit-out services with detailed rate analysis (labor, material, overheads, statutory taxes).
  • b. Research and benchmark market rates to keep analyses current and competitive.
  • c. Ensure the item master is used as the basis for tendering, cost control, and contract finalization.
• Vendor Negotiation & Value Engineering
  • a. Support tendering, bid evaluation, and negotiation with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to optimize project costs and value.
  • b. Liaise with procurement for technical and commercial clarifications and to ensure fair evaluation and award.
  • c. Identify and evaluate value engineering opportunities in collaboration with the Design and MEP teams.
• Billing Support & Variation Management
  • a. Review and validate contractor/subcontractor bills/claims, identifying deviations from contract and budget.
  • b. Prepare justification notes for all bill variances and support timely closure of commercial issues.
  • c. Advise project teams on cost implications of design/material changes and site directives.
• Reporting & TAT Compliance
  • a. Adhere to project schedules and ensure all estimation/costing deliverables meet agreed turnaround times (TAT).
  • b. Provide periodic cost reports, variation logs, and estimation dashboards to AVP – Design and management.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • a. Work closely with design, MEP, billing, procurement, and site teams to ensure complete and aligned cost management across project phases.
  • b. Participate in project meetings and provide commercial insights as required.
• Documentation & Process Improvement
  • a. Maintain organized records of all estimates, rate analyses, item masters, and negotiation summaries.
  • b. Continuously review and enhance QS and estimation processes for accuracy, speed, and transparency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• 14+ years' experience in quantity surveying and estimation for commercial fit-out/interior projects (with at least 5 years in a senior role).
• Proficient with estimation, QS, and tendering software (e.g., MS Excel, AutoCAD and ERP tools).
• Sound understanding of market rates, contractor billing, and material specifications.

Key Skills:

• Advanced quantity take-off and estimation.
• Rate analysis and item master management.
• Cost and budget reporting.
• Vendor negotiation and commercial evaluation.
• Billing review & variation management.
• Cross-team collaboration.
• Process documentation and compliance.
• Attention to detail and deadline management.