Job Description
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS) preferred.
Proven experience in quantity surveying roles, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost management principles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate cost estimates for infrastructure projects based on drawings, specifications, and other relevant documents. 2. Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, monitoring expenditures and ensuring they align with approved budgets. 3. Tendering: Manage the tendering process, including issuing invitations to tender, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors. 4. Contract Administration: Administer contracts, including verifying quantities and prices, assessing variations, and processing payments. 5. Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks associated with projects, implementing measures to mitigate risks where possible. 6. Value Engineering: Collaborate with design teams to optimize project costs while maintaining quality standards. 7. Progress Reporting: Prepare regular reports on project costs, forecasting future expenses and highlighting any variances from budgeted costs. 8. Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, assessing their impact on costs and negotiating adjustments with relevant parties. 9. Claims Management: Evaluate claims for additional payment from contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they are supported by appropriate documentation and justified. 10. Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving disputes related to project costs, providing expert advice and supporting evidence as required. 11. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and company policies in all cost-related activities. 12. Client Liaison: Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project costs, addressing any concerns, and providing updates on financial matters. 13. Team Collaboration: Work closely with project teams, providing cost-related support and advice throughout the project lifecycle. 14. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement in cost management practices, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.