Quantity Surveyor

JOB SUMMARY

Preparing cost estimates, budgets, cost planning, checks, cost control and advice on all project works.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculate material quantities and costs, labor costs and an achievable project timeframe.


• Analyze cost for tenders and prepare valuation of works.


• Negotiating labor contracts and schedules


• Engage stakeholders on their requests.


• Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs.


• Monitor and control scope changes and analyze the effect of scope changes.


• Write reports detailing costs and progress.


• Establish a change management process.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Verbal and written communication, including active listening for determining stakeholder’s needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports.


• Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs.


• Customer service


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.


• Dispute resolution


• Understanding of engineering science, construction, and technology


• Understanding of current building, health, and safety regulations


• Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• HND/ B.Sc. Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field


• 5-7 years of experience


• Prior experience in a manufacturing sector is preferred.


• Membership in NIQS will be an added advantage.