Specialist Quantity Survey

## Discover your exciting role

As a Quantity Surveyor at Exyte Malaysia, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of a Design & Build (D&B) hyperscale data center project, ensuring effective cost control, accurate cost forecasting, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Design and Engineering Teams, Procurement, Construction Teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure the project is delivered within the approved budget, contractual requirements, and project objectives.

The role requires a strong understanding of construction cost management, quantity measurement, procurement, subcontract administration, and change management, with the ability to manage the commercial complexities of a fast-track data center project involving civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems.

You will contribute to the commercial success of the project by identifying cost risks and opportunities, managing variations and claims, protecting Exyte’s contractual position, and supporting timely and accurate commercial reporting throughout the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.

## Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Cost Management and Budget Control

- Prepare, review, and maintain project cost plans, budgets, cost estimates, and cost reports in accordance with approved project targets.
- Monitor actual costs, committed costs, forecast costs, and cost-to-complete to ensure effective budget control.
- Identify cost variances, potential commercial risks, and cost-saving opportunities, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Quantity Take-Off and Cost Estimation

- Prepare and verify quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, and cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, design submissions, and other project documentation.
- Review design development and assess the commercial impact of design changes, value engineering proposals, and alternative construction methodologies.
- Coordinate with design and engineering teams to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost implications.
- Support cost planning throughout the design development process to ensure alignment with the approved project budget.

Procurement and Subcontract Management

- Assist in preparing procurement packages, tender documents, scope of works, pricing schedules, and commercial comparison sheets.
- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring that pricing, scope, exclusions, qualifications, and contractual terms are properly assessed.
- Participate in tender clarification meetings, commercial negotiations, and subcontractor selection processes.

Contract Administration and Change Management

- Administer the main contract and subcontract agreements in accordance with the applicable contractual terms and conditions.
- Identify, assess, and manage variations, change orders, extension-of-time-related cost implications, and other contractual entitlements.
- Prepare and submit variation quotations, cost substantiation, contractual notices, and supporting documentation within the required timelines.
- Support the Commercial Manager in managing contractual risks, claims, and commercial disputes.

Progress Valuation and Payment Management

- Assess and verify subcontractor progress claims against actual work completed, approved quantities, contractual milestones, and supporting records.
- Prepare interim payment applications and supporting documentation for submission to the client or main contractor, as applicable.
- Monitor payment certifications, retention, advance payments, and outstanding commercial issues.
- Ensure payment applications and assessments are completed accurately and within contractual deadlines.
- Coordinate with site teams to verify progress and maintain appropriate records to support valuations.

Reporting, Risk Management, and Project Close-Out

- Maintain accurate commercial records, cost trackers, variation logs, procurement registers, and subcontractor payment records.
- Identify and report commercial risks, contractual non-compliance, potential claims, and opportunities for cost recovery.
- Assist in preparing final accounts, reconciling subcontractor accounts, and resolving outstanding commercial matters.
- Ensure that final account documentation, measurement records, variation approvals, and other commercial records are properly maintained.

## Show your expertise

Education and Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership or progress towards professional accreditation with a recognised institution, such as RISM or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of construction measurement, cost estimation, procurement, contract administration, and commercial management principles.

Professional Experience

- Typically 3–8 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial management within the construction industry, depending on the level of appointment.
- Experience in Design & Build projects, large-scale commercial developments, industrial facilities, mission-critical facilities, or data center construction is preferred.
- Exposure to commercial management of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical work packages is an advantage.
- Experience in subcontract procurement, tender evaluation, variation management, progress valuation, claims assessment, and final account settlement.
- Familiarity with construction contracts commonly used in Malaysia, including PAM, IEM, FIDIC, or bespoke Design & Build contracts, depending on project requirements.
- Understanding of the Malaysian construction industry, subcontracting practices, and relevant commercial procedures.
- Experience working in fast-track construction environments with demanding programme, cost, and quality requirements is preferred.

## Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Chiam Ter Min via E-Mail at [email protected].

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.