Senior Quantity Surveyor & Contract Administrator

About us:

Medor is a leading recruitment partner in Indonesia and Asia-Pacific, bringing over a decade of experience. We specialize in finding top talent that aligns with company culture and expectations, utilizing thorough assessments to ensure the best fit. Our expertise covers all hiring levels across industries such as IT, construction, logistics, and finance.

About the customer:

Our client is an established international construction and engineering group with operations across Southeast Asia, delivering large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. The company operates in the Philippines through a local partner and maintains close collaboration with shared services teams in finance, HR, and procurement. The project will be based in Makati, Manila, Philippines supporting both local project operations and regional reporting.

Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor & Contract Administrator is responsible for managing project costs and contracts end-to-end to ensure projects are delivered within budget, legally compliant, and with optimized financial outcomes. This role covers cost estimation, tendering, contract negotiation, financial monitoring, and risk management, while ensuring effective coordination with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment, and develop cost plans across project lifecycles

• Manage tendering processes, including preparation, analysis, negotiation, and evaluation of contracts and bids

• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial progress, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of variances

• Handle invoicing, payments, and financial documentation for ongoing and completed works

• Identify cost risks and implement value engineering strategies to improve project efficiency and profitability

• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on cost and contract-related matters

• Prepare project cost reports, financial summaries, and deviation analysis from estimates

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements

• Monitor contract performance, compliance, and address any breaches or disputes

• Manage contract renewals, extensions, and close-out processes

• Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) submissions including delay analysis and cost justification

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management in construction industry

• Strong experience in infrastructure projects, preferably slope protection and retaining structures

• Strong understanding of construction processes, methodologies, materials, and regulations

• Solid knowledge of contract law, procurement, and project management principles

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and numerical skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail, especially in budgeting and contract documentation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, resilient under pressure, and strong problem-solving mindset

• High integrity, accountability, and collaborative working style

For this position, the client’s budget is between 85,000 - 120,000 PHP /month