Job Description
Key Accountabilities Pre-Contract
Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.
Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.
Post-Contract
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.
Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule, and scope management
Have the technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements including construction drawings and specifications and interpret construction methods.
Technology competent in using the following Software: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint The candidate should have the following soft skills.
Strong people skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organizations
Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical and numerical skills and flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop concise and effective written presentations and participate effectively in meetings with senior client representatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications Essential
The candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant cost management experience.
The candidate should at a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction degree; or equivalent years of transferable field experience.
A professional qualification i.e., BORAQS, RICS or similar certification
Willingness to travel across Africa
A thorough knowledge of Cost Management methods and best practices.
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