Total 85 Construction / Property job vacancies in Fortitude Valley

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor (Corporate)| Up to $6,000 | 5 Days | North-East

HQ Quantity Surveyor | Govt Projects | Up to 4.5K| Mon-Fri | North-East

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and post-contract functions for government and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost estimation, tender analysis, subcontract management, and variation claims within the local construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and review tender documents for completeness and compliance (specifications, drawings, commercial & technical requirements)

• Perform detailed cost estimation, material take-offs, and man-hour calculations

• Obtain quotations from local and overseas vendors for materials, equipment, and subcontract works

• Compile and compare quotations, review pricing, and recommend competitive bids

• Estimate indirect costs including staff, site establishment, and miscellaneous expenses

• Prepare unit rates, equipment rates, and tender summaries for management review

• Attend site visits and clarification meetings with clients

• Support tender negotiations with necessary cost information

• Assist in preparation of project variations, progress claims, and subcontract documentation

• Coordinate with internal departments on commercial matters (e.g. insurance, contractual requirements)

• Prepare post-contract documentation transfer

Requirements

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction, or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the local construction industry
• Experience handling government project tenders is an advantage
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cost evaluation skills
• Able to work independently and meet tight tender deadlines
  

HQ Quantity Surveyor | Govt Projects | Up to 5K| Mon-Fri | North-East

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and post-contract functions for government and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost estimation, tender analysis, subcontract management, and variation claims within the local construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and review tender documents for completeness and compliance (specifications, drawings, commercial & technical requirements)

• Perform detailed cost estimation, material take-offs, and man-hour calculations

• Obtain quotations from local and overseas vendors for materials, equipment, and subcontract works

• Compile and compare quotations, review pricing, and recommend competitive bids

• Estimate indirect costs including staff, site establishment, and miscellaneous expenses

• Prepare unit rates, equipment rates, and tender summaries for management review

• Attend site visits and clarification meetings with clients

• Support tender negotiations with necessary cost information

• Assist in preparation of project variations, progress claims, and subcontract documentation

• Coordinate with internal departments on commercial matters (e.g. insurance, contractual requirements)

• Prepare post-contract documentation transfer

Requirements

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction, or Civil Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the local construction industry
• Experience handling government project tenders is an advantage
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cost evaluation skills
• Able to work independently and meet tight tender deadlines
  

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Management

• Direct and oversee multiple large-scale rail and road construction projects simultaneously
• Develop and implement comprehensive project execution strategies and delivery plans
• Ensure projects meet all technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, implementing corrective actions when necessary
• Lead project review meetings and provide regular updates to executive management and clients

Team Management & Development

• Manage and mentor construction teams, including project managers, site managers, engineers, and supervisors
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular team assessments
• Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement
• Recruit, develop, and retain top construction talent across multiple project sites

Stakeholder Relations & Communication

• Serve as primary liaison with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Lead client presentations and participate in business development initiatives
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and other project stakeholders

Operational Excellence

• Implement and maintain company construction standards, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies across all projects

Commercial & Financial Management

• Oversee project budgets and financial performance
• Negotiate and manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify and pursue change management opportunities
• Contribute to tender preparation and bid strategy development

Required Qualifications:

Education & Professional Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification
• Advanced degree (Master's in Construction Management, MBA) preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years progressive experience in construction management
• 10+ years specific experience in rail and/or road infrastructure projects
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing multiple large-scale projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects valued at $300M+
• Experience with Design-Build, PPP, or EPC project delivery methods preferred

Technical Competencies

• Deep understanding of rail and highway construction methodologies
• Proficiency in construction planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations (AASHTO, AREMA, FRA, DOT standards)
• Familiarity with BIM/3D modeling and digital construction technologies
• Understanding of geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering principles

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Leadership & Management

• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage diverse, multi-disciplinary teams

Technical & Analytical

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Risk management and mitigation expertise
• Quality assurance and control experience

Business Acumen

• Financial management and budget control experience
• Contract negotiation and administration skills
• Understanding of construction law and regulations
• Client relationship management expertise

MAIN PURPOSE

Define the Real Estate strategy and ensure its implementation in the assigned scope that aligns with the Group Real Estate strategy and long-term business objectives of the assigned organizational unit(s).

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

• Define and implement the Real Estate strategy in alignment with the Group Real Estate strategy and long-term business objectives of the assigned organizational unit(s).

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's operational strategy and outcomes.

• Lead the development of annual and longer-term business plans for a significant function or small local business, ensuring alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes, such as revenues or other key performance indicators (KPIs) and resource budgets (financial and headcount); ensure integration of key activities or projects across the organization.

• Set and communicate the strategy, along with the broad actions needed to implement it, for achieving the organization's mission, vision, and values within a function; inspire a large or diverse workforce to commit to these tenets and achieve the organization's business goals.

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's contract management strategy while personally handling one or more contracts of strategic importance.

• Manage and report on business performance; hold direct reports accountable for achievement of business plans, and take corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of business objectives, balancing the need to deliver short-term business objectives with the longer-term delivery of stakeholder value.

• Design, develop, and deliver the organization's client- or customer-management strategy. May personally manage relationships with the most strategic clients and customers.

• Identify and manage stakeholders up to and including top management level, finding out their needs, issues, and concerns and reacting to them by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.

• Develop the strategy for a significant area of responsibility, such as a function, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities. Ensure the strategy is successfully implemented and meets medium-term business needs.

• Set and manage area budgets so they align with organizational strategy.

• Develop and deliver the strategic planning approach for a key part of the organization.

• Define the detailed organization structure for a business area to align with corporate principles, define the relationship between elements of the organization, and define the responsibilities of senior managers, to enable the organization to achieve its business objectives.

• Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of a significant business area. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Motivate others to develop their capabilities and fulfill their personal potential. Build capabilities elsewhere in the organization through mentoring and other informal methods.

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level.

• Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work-related systems, processes, and challenges.

• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives within medium to long time frames.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Level

• Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes and challenges.

About Us

Agape Services is a Christian social enterprise under Far East Organization, whose aim is to provide meaningful employment and benefits to people with disadvantaged background, as a demonstration of the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Agape Services offer services in Agape Cleaning, Agape Laundry as well as moving and disposal. We aim to provide employment through our services to the disadvantaged who would otherwise not be able to cope in a regular work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services at office premises, residential apartments and/or building areas
  
• Carry out general cleaning and maintain cleanliness using appropriate materials, products and equipment
  
• Handle and dispose waste according to standard procedures, instructions and cleaning industry standards
  
• Comply with performance standards as well as workplace safety and health policy and procedures
  

Requirements

• Able to understand basic instructions in English and communicate to customers
  
• Must be able to carry out cleaning duties such as dusting, wiping, sweeping, mopping, handling and disposing waste
  
• Diligent, efficient and well-mannered worker, willing to learn and be trained
  

Responsibilities:

• To assist in the day-to-day operations of all lifts under the management of the Town Council, as directed by the Lift Manager.
• To coordinate lift testing and maintenance works in compliance with statutory requirements.
• To handle and attend to feedback and joint inspections relating to lift matters.
• To assist in handling lift and escalator contract matters, including new BTO developments and contract renewals.

Requirements:

• Approved diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with at least one (1) year experience or approved certificates with at least 3 years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To support the Town Council’s Head of Finance in managing day-to-day finance and administrative operations.
• To manage the finance and administration team.
• To recover outstanding sums due to the Town Council, including the preparation of demand letters and documentation for claims before the Small Claims Tribunals.
• To prepare monthly management reports and accounts for presentation to the Town Council at relevant committee and council meetings.
• To prepare annual accounts in accordance with statutory requirements.
• To prepare the annual budget in accordance with statutory requirements, and supplementary budgets when necessary.
• To liaise with the Auditor-General or such other auditors as may be appointed annually by the Ministry of National Development on the audit of annual accounts and related matters.
• To maintain and manage the funds of the Town Council.

Requirements:

• Approved university degree in Accounting, Finance or other approved qualifications with at least five (5) years’ relevant experience relating to accounting, cash collection, custody, banking procedures and financial reporting at the senior level in Town Council

Responsibilities:

• To assist in the day-to-day finance and administrative operations of the Town Council.
• To process accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices, service contracts, and S&CC payments.
• To provide frontline assistance in responding to enquiries on work and service requests.
• To manage and maintain proper records and files of correspondence, documents, drawings, and materials pertaining to all Town Council matters.
• To manage and maintain the register of owners’ and tenants’ particulars.
• To arrange the procurement of insurance policies, including fire, public liability, Work Injury Compensation, all-risks, and other insurance coverage, as directed by the Town Council.
• To inform the Town Council immediately upon receipt of any notices from authorities or other parties, and to submit copies thereof to the Town Council when requested.
• To administer Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL) agreements for the use of common property, including recreational facilities.

Requirements:

• Approved diploma in Accounting, GCE ‘A’ level, higher NITEC or approved equivalent qualification with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To report to the Town Council Operations Manager.
• To attend to walk-in customers and residents at the designated Town Council office.
• To handle calls, emails, online feedback forms, and the OneService platform during office operating hours
• To record, categorise, and route cases to the relevant departments, staff, and contractors appropriately.
• To assess case urgency and deploy cases to contractors for timely follow-up.

Requirements:

• Recognised higher NITEC, NITEC, GCE ‘O’ level with minimum 2 years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To carry out daily inspection and supervision of landscape areas, including trees, turf, shrubs, and planting beds.
• To issue job instructions and work orders for all landscape maintenance and improvement works.
• To monitor and ensure that contractors’ maintenance works are carried out in accordance with specifications, schedules, and safety requirements.
• To conduct routine tree inspections and report hazardous, unhealthy, or damaged trees for follow-up action.
• To assist in the implementation of tree pruning, treatment, removal, and replacement works as directed by the Horticulture Manager.
• To ensure that landscape works comply with Town Council standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• To handle and attend to residents’ feedback and complaints related to greenery matters, and to report findings accordingly.
• To certify the completion of jobs undertaken by contractors and make recommendations for payment.
• To apply for and obtain all necessary approvals, licences, and certificates from the relevant authorities when required.
• To act on behalf of the Town Council in enforcing existing warranties, where necessary, in respect of building components provided by contractors to the Town Council.
• To maintain proper records and reports, including inspection logs, work progress reports, and defect lists.

Requirements:

• Approved diploma in horticulture and landscape management or its approved equivalent with at least two (2) years' relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To oversee the day-to-day operations of all lifts under the management of the Town Council.
• To supervise the lift team.
• To review and recommend preventive and corrective maintenance works proposed by lift contractors.
• To manage and supervise lift contractors, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, KPIs, safety standards, and stipulated response times.
• To ensure that lift servicing is carried out in accordance with the lift contractors’ maintenance schedules.
• To oversee and plan lift testing and maintenance works in compliance with statutory requirements.
• To plan lift upgrading, modernisation, and improvement projects, and coordinate with consultants and contractors following the award of contracts.
• To prepare and manage lift maintenance and upgrading budgets in coordination with the finance team.
• To prepare and submit regular reports on lift performance, breakdown statistics, and root-cause analyses.
• To present findings to the Town Council, including Members of Parliament and senior management, when required.

• To coordinate, investigate, and review lift incidents, and report to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) when necessary.
• To handle and attend to feedback and joint inspections relating to lift matters.
• To manage lift and escalator contract matters, including new BTO developments and contract renewals.
• To liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. BCA, HDB), Authorised Examiners, and LECFs on lift-related matters.

Requirements:

• Approved university degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Approved diplomas in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To provide monthly reports to senior management on all workplace safety and health (WSH) matters.
• To develop, review, and reinforce the implementation of WSH plans, risk assessments, programmes (e.g. meetings, tabletop exercises, ad-hoc inspections, training, WSH promotions, and awareness initiatives), and emergency plans to continually improve WSH performance for the Town Council.
• To ensure the safety of all personnel through compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, other applicable legislation, and contractual WSH requirements.
• To organise and conduct safety briefings, toolbox meetings, and training sessions for Town Council staff and contractors.
• To conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• To lead, investigate, and report on accidents, near misses, and injuries to senior management and the Town Council.
• To liaise with relevant authorities (e.g. MOM, NEA) on all matters relating to workplace safety and health.

Requirements:

• Approved university degree in Workplace Safety and Health or other approved WSQ specialist diploma in Workplace Safety and Health with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To support the day-to-day operations of all lifts under the management of the Town Council, as directed by the Lift Manager and Engineering Executive.
• To coordinate lift testing and maintenance works in compliance with statutory requirements.
• To assist in handling lift and escalator contract matters, including new BTO developments and contract renewals.

Requirements:

• Approved diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or approved certificates with at least 2 years’ relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• To support the Town Council’s Head of Finance and Finance Manager in managing day-to-day finance and administrative operations.
• To manage the funds and monies payable to the Town Council.
• To demand and recover payments due to the Town Council from owners and tenants.
• To process and issue payments to contractors and/or suppliers.
• To maintain proper records and accounts for all monies collected, as well as income and expenditure, relating to the management and maintenance of the Town.

Requirements:

• Approved university degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or other approved qualification with at least three (3) years’ relevant experience