Project Quantity Surveyor

The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for works estimation and together with the Cost Controller manage the costs of the subcontract packages. Their primary duties will include supporting the Project Manager in preparing tender documents and client payment applications, working closely with engineers and Quantity Surveyors to quantify works ongoing, handling IPCs, assist in claims and variation orders, and preparing all progress reports required. 

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying or HND/degree equivalent in Quantity Surveying. 

• Membership or working towards Chartered Membership of Recognized Professional Body. 

Tendering Phase: 

• Meet with clients to discuss project requirements. 

• Participate in feasibility studies, site surveys, and estimations. 

• Assist in preparation of contract documents. 

• Generate BOQs from available drawings. 

• Prepare RFQ packages and distribute to potential subcontractors. 

Construction Works: 

• Assist in preparation and review contract documents with subcontractors. 

• Allocate and review the subcontractor's progress. 

• Assist project director in identifying commercial risks and develop proper solutions. 

• Analyze the project’s activities costs and report variances with planned. 

• Maintain records of lost time for time extension preparation. 

• Prepare cost reports. 

Payment Applications and Claims: 

• Prepare and submit Payment Applications and Claims and invoices to the client and follow up till approvals are granted. 

• Administer subcontractor’s valuations and confirm their IPCs. 

• Liaise with the client, client representatives, and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims, and additional payments. 

Progress Reports: 

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and submit them in a timely manner. 

Processes and Procedures: 

• Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the project team. 

• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures. 

• Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used. 

• Abide with the company’s procedures and policies. 

Team leadership: 

• Able to lead a team and support a positive work environment. 

• Able to teach and train staff to increase competency and level of knowledge. 

Key Competencies: 

Managing and Delivering Results 

• Evidence of effective planning and organizational skills including resource management and  

the importance of value for money. 

• The ability to work to tight deadlines and operate effectively with multiple competing priorities. 

• Experience of and ability to manage resources including budget. 

• A capacity to operate successfully in a challenging operational environment while adhering to quality standards.  

• The ability to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion.  

Evaluating Information, problem solving and decision making 

• An ability to rapidly assimilate and analyze complex information; considering the impact of decisions before taking action; and anticipating challenges. 

• An ability to make timely decisions. 

• Effective problem solving especially from an operational perspective. 

Communication and Interpersonal 

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong negotiation/influencing skills. 

• The ability to interact in a professional manner with other staff and other key stakeholders.