Job Summary:
The Quantity Surveyor leads cost management and contract administration throughout project lifecycles, delivering accurate cost estimates, tender documentation, and financial analyses to support strategic procurement and project execution.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare precise measurements and draft comprehensive tender documentation to support competitive bidding processes.
- Process measurements into contract bills and develop detailed schedule of rates for accurate cost tracking.
- Assist in drafting preliminaries and trade preambles to clarify contract scopes and requirements.
- Review technical specifications collaboratively with consultants to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct measurements, admeasurements, and re-measurements on-site to maintain cost accuracy.
- Perform detailed cost analyses and prepare outline and approximate cost estimates to guide budgeting decisions.
- Develop cost plans and conduct life-cycle costing studies to optimize building and installation investments.
- Prepare cash flow projections and periodic cost reports to monitor financial progress and inform stakeholders.
- Evaluate alternative designs or construction methods for cost-effectiveness and recommend viable options.
- Support procurement strategies by assisting with pre-qualifications and adhering to established tender protocols.
- Prepare tender documents and Conditions of Contract to solicit competitive or negotiated bids from contractors and subcontractors.
- Analyze tender returns to identify best value options and inform contract awards.
- Manage post-contract administration by communicating payment regimes and preparing valuations for interim payments.
- Measure and assess variation cost claims, preparing claims and final accounts to ensure accurate financial closure.
- Attend project meetings to provide cost management insights and support collaborative decision-making.
Required competencies and certifications:
- Recognized Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or equivalent.
Preferred competencies and qualifications:
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders and foster teamwork.
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
