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QS Manager

Job title: QS Manager
Location: Hanoi
Specialisation: Building & Construction
Salary: VND - (Annual)
Reference: PR/095274
Job published: October 16, 2025 19:58
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Industry: Construction
Location: Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi
Position: QS Manager
Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Japanese Line Manager, General
Manager in Vietnam, and the Head of the Bidding Department at the Head
Office in Japan.
 
Key Responsibilities
1 Quantity Surveying (QS)
  • Extract and compile quantities from estimate drawings (prepared by other team members).
  • Estimate construction costs including materials, labor, and machinery 
    (prepared by other team members).
  • Prepare internal cost estimates using quantities and unit prices.
  • Compare internal estimates with subcontractor quotations, adjust as needed, 
    and finalize internal costs.
  • Calculate indirect costs such as temporary construction, labor, and insurance.
 
2 Construction Planning & Procedure Drawings (in collaboration with other
colleagues)
  • Coordinate with design and construction teams to develop detailed construction procedure drawings.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to refine and optimize procedure drawings.
  • Ensure procedure drawings meet technical requirements and site conditions for bidding purposes.
  • Work with material suppliers and subcontractors to align procedures with project timelines and specifications.
 
2.3 Master Schedule Preparation (in collaboration with other colleagues)
  • Develop comprehensive construction schedules based on quantities, labor unit prices, and equipment constants.
  • Use Microsoft Project or Primavera to create detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress schedules.
 
Requirements Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of on-site construction experience.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in quantity surveying, construction planning, and schedule management.
 
Skills & Competencies
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
  • Strong understanding of Vietnamese building codes and standards.
  • Fluent in English, especially technical terminology.
  • Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
  • Proven leadership skills to manage a team of:
  1. 3 QS Managers (Structural, Architectural, and Construction Planning)
  2. 1 CAD Operator (Architectural Design)
  • Excellent teamwork, time management, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
 
Additional Notes
  • The QS Manager will be involved in both pre-bid and post-bid phases.
  • When bidding documents are unavailable, the QS Manager will coordinate with clients to prepare estimates and drawings.
  • Clients are typically Japanese and Vietnamese engineers working for Japanese firms.
 
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