About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm seeks the technical expertise of a Quantity Surveyor to join its team. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates, help compile budgets, produce monthly Valuations/Certifications while assisting the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Quantity Surveying-related tertiary qualification – minimum ND Building/QS, have 2-4 years post-qualification work experience with a solid understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. You will also need a strong command of the JBCC contract law, be knowledgeable of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work & be able to read, comprehend construction working drawings and utilise drawings to extract quantities accurately.
DUTIES:
Construction Projects -
· Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
· Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in Subcontractor control and budget management.
· Assist the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
· Certification and assessment of Subcontractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
· Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget.
· Management and overview of the Procurement team.
· Professional and legal appointments of subcontractors for projects.
· Project procurement approvals.
· Project recon.
· Daily project cost tracking.
· Produce monthly valuations/certifications.
· Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
· A relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification (Minimum ND Building/QS).
Experience/Skills –
· Have Construction knowledge and 2 - 4 years post qualification work experience.
· A thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
· Capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
· A strong command of the JBCC contract law.
· Have knowledge of development and internal project renovation processes.
· Knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
· Able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
· Know how to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
ATTRIBUTES:
· Can function in a team environment.
Desired Skills:
- Property Law
- Quantity Surveying
- Layout Drawings
- Construction
About The Employer:
A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm
