ENVIRONMENT:
A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm seeks the technical abilities of a Quantity Surveyor with 2-4 years work experience to join its team. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates, do project recon and procurement approvals while managing and achieving maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. The successful incumbent will have a suitable QS related qualification (minimum ND Building/QS) with knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work and be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings, produce monthly valuations/certifications & have a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
DUTIES:
Construction Projects -
- Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
- Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
- Assist the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
- Certification and assessment of sub-contractors’ invoices / claims and process for payment.
- Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget.
- Management and overview of the Procurement team.
- Professional and legal appointments of subcontractors for projects.
- Project procurement approvals.
- Project recon.
- Daily project cost tracking.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –- A relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building/QS).
Experience/Skills –- Knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
- Able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
- Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
- Have construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience.
- Have thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
- Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
- Produce monthly valuations/certifications.
- Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
- Have a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
- Knowledge of development and internal project renovation processes.
- Be able to function in a team environment.
Desired Skills:
- Building
- Construction
- Project Costing
- Quantity Surveying
- Working Drawing
About The Employer:
A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm
