Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. Quantity surveyor will manage the costs on a construction project. He/She will help to ensure that the construction project is completed within its projected budget.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project budgets and make improvements to ensure project sustainability
• Review construction plans and prepare material quantity estimates
• Negotiate with various contractors
• Estimate building and project costs
• Consider design preferences and evaluate the plans against applicable regulations and standards in cost estimation
• Evaluate the quantity and costs of materials required, the labor hours needed, and track progress payments
• Conduct site inspections and hold discussions with key supervisors.
• Provide periodic updates and forecast project futures, identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Undertake measurements of sites and buildings to ensure it conforms to the plan.
• Visit sites to ensure sub-contractors are conforming to plans
• Ensure costs, payment and technical specification clauses are accurately and appropriately drafted.
• Plan procurement and tendering strategy.
• Prepare Bill of quantities (BoQ) and tender document

Remuneration: N400,000 NET

Qualifications

• B.Sc/M.Sc. in quantity surveying, engineering management or similar related discipline
• Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) or Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) Certifications
• 7-10Years of experience in Quantity Surveyor Field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, plan and strategize