Quantity Surveyor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. Quantity Surveying.
• A minimum of five (5) years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in roads, bridges or building.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Highly developed team skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and judgement skills.
• Strong deductive reasoning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to: Quantity Surveying Manager

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for producing estimates, bills of quantities, cost plans, sampling and testing plans, contract and tender documents.
• Carrying out post-contract financial management which include cost reporting, valuation of work completed, and payment certificates, claims assessment and final accounts for all building and civil works done by NWA.
• Provide efficient preliminary estimates for all building and civil engineering projects based on information provided by architects and civil engineers.
• Produce all estimating data for the preparation of annual budgets and project schedules.
• Develop and maintain cost records for labour, materials and equipment hireage, for the maintenance of standard rates for the Agency.
• Interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, sketch plans, layouts and other visual aids to facilitate accurate cost estimation.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to clarify queries from potential bidders and provide necessary information for accurate bidding.
• Evaluate and provide technical reports on cost breakdowns submitted by contractors for significant variances in rates and prices in tenders, and where appropriate assist in negotiation process as needed.
• Prepare variation and change orders in accordance with changes to project scope based on recommendations from engineers/architects/project managers.
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess projects, ensuring conformance with design, bills of quantities and contract documents.
• Monitor and report on costs for renovation and maintenance projects to ensure projects are implemented within approved budget.

The Agency thanks all applicants in advance. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted.