Quantity Surveyor needed at SpaceFinish Africa
Job title : Quantity Surveyor
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : April 26, 2024
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- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-Level Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team.
- As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in the cost management and financial control of construction projects.
- Your primary responsibility will be conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials and labor costs, Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts, Coordination of work effort, Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues, Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
- Communicate with the management, contractors and sub-contractors on the adjustments to cost estimates to facilitate a smooth transition of information.
- Conduct negotiations during the course of the project in order to ensure issues are resolved.
- Control project scope to meet project objectives in order to enhance project deliverables and key work activities.
- Monitor project costs to ensure the objectives of the project are achieved in accordance with building contract law.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare cost analysis and form cost reduction strategies to ensure the overall value is enhanced for the project.
- Prepare tender and contract documents in accordance with the building and construction regulations.
- Provide advice on contractual claims so that the project scope is managed.
- Conduct accurate quantity takeoffs, measurements, and cost estimates for construction projects.
- Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BOQ) and tender documents.
- Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to identify potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation and evaluation of tender submissions.
- Carry out cost planning and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project cost objectives are met.
- Monitor and track project expenses, variations, and contractual obligations.
- Prepare regular progress reports, cost forecasts, and final accounts.
- Conduct periodic site visits to assess progress, verify quantities, and evaluate project costs.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 – 6 years of experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within the construction industry.
- Membership of The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors would be preferable.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably with mid-level experience.
- Strong knowledge of real estate, construction methodology, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in using measuring software like AUTOCAD, Planswift and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Solid understanding of contract administration and procurement processes.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, with excellent time management and organization skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality work.
- Interior and architectural projects have provided me with valuable insights into the unique challenges and intricacies of this field.
Skills & Competence Requirement
- Good financial and numeracy management skills: : As a Quantity Surveyor, you need numerical prowess to guide other surveyors through cost estimation processes. Mathematical knowledge is essential during the budgeting and tendering process.
- Negotiation skills: As a Quantity Surveyor, you negotiate contracts on behalf of your organization. Hence, you need good negotiation skills to get the best value for money and good contracts for your organization.
- Analytical skills: Reviews projected and actual financial reports. You need to analyze the reports and recommend ways to prevent deviations from budgets. Analytical skills help you analyze the reports and contractual terms.
- Leadership skills: as a quantity surveyor, you need exceptional leadership skills to guide other quantity surveyors. You also need to motivate and inspire construction workers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented, process and goal driven
- Methodical way of thinking
- Good knowledge of construction
- The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
- A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines.
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