About the position
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join our Client's team in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.
You will be responsible for Quantity Surveying and Project Management duties in the Engineering and Technical, Construction sectors.
JOB PURPOSE:
- Cost management to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while overseeing projects to ensure achievement of the required goals, standards and quality.
- This includes ensuring statutory regulations are met.
- Includes tasks like cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while also managing project scope, timelines, and quality.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Relevant Degree or Diploma (BEng/BTech - Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Minimum 5 years of experience post-graduation in a similar position concerning project management and/or quantity surveying; experience with operations required
- Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies
- Proficiency in cost estimation and budget management
- Strong experience in planning and programming (MS Projects or similar)
- Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools.
Skills Required:
- Professional demeanour
- Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset
- A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, time management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills (fully multilingual - English/Xhosa/Afrikaans)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
- Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. General Responsibilities:
- Overall site visits for measurements and ensuring that project is running efficiently
- Compile reports as requested.
- Proactive compilation and implementation of processes associated with the working environment
- Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports as requested by management
- Maintain awareness of the different contracts of the company
- Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
- Staying updated on industry trends and regulations
- Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards
- Implementing proper quality control measures
2. Project Management:
- Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the engineer and/or the client
- Developing and implementing project strategies
- Managing project scope, timelines, and resources ensuring compliance and project delivery within budget and schedule
- Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
- Advise on a procurement strategy
- Identify, analyse, develop responses to risks and managing risks
- Allocate work to subcontractors after relevant authorisation from management
- Collaborate with stakeholders, liaise with clients and other construction professionals
- Advise on claims, disputes and contractual issues
3. Cost Management:
- Preparing cost estimates and budgets.
- Managing contracts, including negotiation and administration
- Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
- Monitoring and controlling project costs, perform risk, value management and cost control
- Assist in preparation and analysis of costing for tenders
- Value completed work and arrange payments through following correct ISO Work Instruction
Desired Skills:
- Quantity Surveying
- Project management
- Construction Management
- Construction materials
- Contract management
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Inclusive: Pension Fund contribution (10% - 50/50 split)
- 13th cheque
