Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

Analyzing projects, reviewing plans and preparing quantity estimates, preparing projects valuations, negotiating with various sub-contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers.

Quantity Surveyor Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or similar.
Have 2-3 years of experience
Have 28 and above years old
Males are encouraged to apply
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Sound knowledge of construction industry.
Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
Ability to focus and keep calm under pressure.
Ability to keep track of multiple projects.
Great networking abilities.
Optimistic, calm, perceptive problem-solver
Unflinching respect for modern standard practices, rules, and regulations.
Thorough and attention to detail
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
A team player with leadership abilities

Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
Scrutinizing and analyse Bills of quantities of all contracts and advise on project viability
Liaising with site Agents/managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
Advising management on improvements and new strategies.
Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
Documenting any changes in design and updating bills of quantities and capturing any variations.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Attending various sites meetings as required.
Doing timely valuations and measurements
Liaising with clients/external Quantity surveyors to ensure timely preparation of payment certificates.
In liaison with management, the projects coordinator, come up with budget allocations for various sites.
Payments follow ups
Following up on final accounts/ practical completion certificates for various projects and extension letters if any.
Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
Coordinating/Preparation of tenders.
Tracking projects timelines and review with management in case of any delays.
Other duties assigned from time to time.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@peoplelink.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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jobs@peoplelink.co.ke