Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
ABOUT US
For more than 65 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world where we value all members and the creativity that individuals can bring to the workplace.
As one of subsidiaries of Simpson Strong-Tie group, Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam is a 100% foreign invested company from the US and established in 2012 to provide No-Equal Engineering Services not only in constructions engineering, mechanical engineering but also software solutions. We work as a team, grow together with quality and customer-focused mindset, collaborative spirit in order to achieve the organizational goals.
BE A MAKER
At Simpson Strong-Tie, we've built a workplace where people are connected and engaged in creative thinking from day one throughout their careers.
When you think of the best a family has to offer — support, collaboration and respect — that's what we value at Simpson Strong-Tie. When there's a win, we'll cheer you on. When there's a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home.
At Simpson Strong-Tie, you'll find talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all connected by our shared mission — to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
It's this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work for more than 60 years — a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you to learn more about our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers.
YOU
The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for preparing accurate material take-offs from design drawings and specifications. This role involves analyzing project information, developing detailed layouts and summaries, and coordinating with Project Managers on quantity take-offs and change management to ensure cost accuracy throughout design and construction. The Quantity Surveyor closely collaborates with internal stakeholders and, when necessary, external partners to meet project timelines and maintain quality standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Service Providing
- Analyze customer-supplied design drawings and project information to summarize products/materials requirements and send to stakeholders for confirmation.
- Verify proposed solutions with stakeholders before submission of take-offs and layout plans to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare layout plans over customer-supplied drawings to accurately calculate products/materials quantities.
- Develop detailed summary and quotation for products/materials quantities, including installation instructions, and send to stakeholders for review.
Quality Compliance
- Follow established procedures and requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency in take-offs/estimates and layouts, to maintain service quality.
Collaboration
- Provide clear and concise updates/communications to coworkers, supervisors and project managers, also coordinate with external stakeholders if required on changes and confirmations, to ensure project progress and accuracy.
Learning & Development
- Continuously improve technical knowledge required for daily work, such as framing systems, applicable building standards, and related software.
- Complete all mandatory trainings as scheduled by the company.
Others
- Other tasks as assigned by Line Manager.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Construction Materials.
- English proficiency equivalent to Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Welcome fresher/entry/non-experienced level. But more than 1 year of experience, especially in wood house design, is an asset.
- Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Planswift, etc.
- Ability to read/interpret and be familiar with Construction Drawings.
- Ability to perform taking off quantities from the designed drawings. Sharp and like to work with numbers, have logical thinking, and can categorize things by type.
- Knowledge about the Wood House structure, including details of the Wood House Framing.
- High attention to detail with a high level of cognitive skills.
- Personal time management skills for meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn and absorb new things.
- Customer focus and result-oriented mindset.
- Integrity and carefulness.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER
- Attractive salary with 100% SHUI applied salary during probation
- 13th month salary, Performance Bonus, Salary review annually
- Opportunity to be on site in the USA
- Chance to collaborate and work with our global stakeholders
- We provide employee training & development to enhance skills set and competencies Internal training: Problem solving skill, Lean and other online training course… External training: Soft Skills, ….
- Premium health care program for you + one of your beloved ones, Annual medical check-up
- 15 vacation days per year
- Benefits for special holidays (Birthday, Marriage, Women’s Day, Tet Holidays, Mid-Autumn, New born babies, International Children’s Day…)
- Social Activities, Sports Clubs and Team-building events such as Company trip, Year-End party,… are carried out on a regular basis
- Young, friendly, quality and result oriented working environment under team-work spirit
- Compliance fully to Vietnam Labor Code