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Job title : Quantity Surveyor (Building Construction)
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : October 27, 2024
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General Responsibilities
- The QS will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful financial management of construction projects from inception to completion.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating project costs, preparing detailed bills of quantities, managing contracts, and monitoring project progress in terms of costs and variations.
- The successful candidate will contribute to the overall efficiency and profitability of our construction projects.
Other duties and Responsibilities includes:
- Undertake a full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying services including Cost management for assigned projects.
- Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the building construction contract agreements.
- Champion the articulation and development of the Quantity Surveyor strategy and ensure alignment with the corporate strategies, business goals and objectives.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, Specifications and all contract documentation, ensuring that these comply with the project brief and timescale, budget estimates, all relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
- Determine the extent and value of building work executed for interim payments to sub-contractors and contractors.
- Assess and settle sub-contractor’s claims throughout the contracts.
- Inspect site for collation of information for monthly statement, assessing cost of works and expected final costs.
- Carry out site inspection and monitor work progress and efficient use of manpower and materials.
- Perform cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and contactor’s claims.
- Prepare reports with recommendations on new work and work in progress for project team members and supervisors so that progress can be monitored and appropriate decisions made.
- Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tender.
- Prepare and issue sub-contract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt.
- Prepare and issue material purchase orders and assessment of quotations upon receipt
- Complete tender documents for submission.
- Prepare specifications and/or Contractors proposals.
- Maintain contract documentation and advise on pre tender and post contract matters.
- Advise on procurement strategy.
- Carry out take offs for material procurement.
- Manage Sub-contract negotiation and letting.
- Prepare and submit interim, penutimate and final valuations.
- Carry out site measurement to ascertain work progress achieve.
- Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in use.
- Perform and assess risk and value management and cost control.
- Agreement and certification of sub-contractors’ interim valuations and final accounts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in building construction, with a solid understanding of construction practices and methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost estimation, contracts, and relevant legislation.
Skills:
- Proficiency in using quantity surveying software and tools for cost estimation, billing, and project management.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Professional certifications or memberships are preferred but not mandatory.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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