The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the costs associated with precast construction projects from the feasibility stage through to completion. This includes monitoring project budgets, verifying site measurements, and ensuring cost-effective usage of materials. The role plays a key part in ensuring profitability and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
1. Project Cost Monitoring
- Track actual site material consumption and labour deployment.
- Visit sites to verify measurements and reconcile quantities with production and dispatch logs.
- Compare planned vs. actual costs and prepare variance reports with corrective action plans.
2. Procurement & Coordination
- Liaise with procurement to ensure cost alignment and quantity compliance.
- Assist in validating vendor bills and raising alerts for quantity deviations.
3. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain cost control documentation, including quantity take-offs, measurement books, and approval logs.
- Support in preparing earned value analysis (EVA) and project forecasts.
- Submit periodic cost reports and input for budget planning.
Requirements
Professional Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following professional assets:
Education
Degree Level: Bachelor
Field of Study: Civil engineering / construction management.
Previous Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in estimation.
Technical Skills: BOQ and BOM preparation, Analytic skills.
We are willing to train people in these areas if the candidate is otherwise qualified:
Knowledge of precast products.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills.
Culture requirement
The ideal candidate has the following approach to work:
Work Style: Logical, detail-focused, process-oriented.
Emotional Disposition: Composed, consistent, and accountable.
Professional Values: Integrity, accuracy, and cost responsibility.
Keys to this Hire
These are the most important elements of the match for this hire:
Accuracy in quantity take-offs and cost tracking.
Ability to monitor and control project budgets effectively.
Proactive coordination with field and procurement teams.
Timely reporting and corrective action planning.
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