Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for road improvement works based on design drawings and specifications.
• Develop and manage project budgets, including tracking project expenditures and ensuring that costs are kept within allocated budgets.
• Analyze and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, providing regular reports on cost status.
• Assist in the preparation and management of tender documents and procurement processes for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review and evaluate contractor bids, ensuring they meet project specifications and budgetary constraints.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Manage variations in contract scope, including pricing changes, delays, and disputes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Monitor project costs and identify any potential cost overruns or cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and submit regular cost reports and forecasts to the project manager, highlighting any discrepancies between the budget and actual costs.
• Assist in tracking and documenting the financial aspects of any project changes, including variations and claims.
• Conduct site visits to carry out measurements and valuations of work completed by contractors.
• Provide input into progress claims and valuations, ensuring that payments to contractors and subcontractors are justified and accurately processed.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of contracts, variations, cost reports, and site measurements.
• Assist with any audits and compliance checks throughout the project's duration.
• Work closely with the project team, including engineers, project managers, and contractors, to ensure smooth coordination of activities and clear communication of financial issues.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as suppliers and subcontractors, fostering good working relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Assist in preparing final accounts upon project completion, ensuring all costs are accounted for, and that the project is closed out financially.
• Review and negotiate final payments to contractors and subcontractors, resolving any discrepancies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, and procurement practices.
• Proficiency in cost management software and MS Office excel.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality control processes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $3,500.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person