Overall Objective: To manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from project commencement to completion.
Roles & Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor:
Preparations of various tender and contract documents
Prepare and submit valuations for work done on site.
Manage variations in the Contract
Advising the Project manager on contractual matters.
Preparation of Progress reports.
Management of subcontractors.
Undertaking cost analysis for various project activities.
Advising on procurement requirements.
Preparing and analysing costing for tenders
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Educational Qualifications of the Quantity Surveyor:
Be a holder of a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying
5 -10 years’ experience in a similar role preferably with a contractor.
Being a registered member of BORAQS shall be added advantage.
Skills Required for the Quantity Surveyor Jobs: Impressive numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
A thorough technical understanding of building construction methods
MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel and Power-point) with excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
Ability to read, interpret construction drawings / documents and have a good appreciation of construction processes
