Our client, a company based in Nairobi and providing flooring
and interiors services and products is looking for an Assistant Quantity
Surveyor
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Assistant
Quantity Surveyor shall be to assist in the following project pre-contract and
post-contract tasks:-
- In
the Preparation of budget/preliminary cost estimate from preliminary
drawings with view of establishing cost limit.
- Cost
check during detailed design to ensure budget conforms to design.
- Advising
on design economies and financial implications of project proposals
- Taking
measurements on site and from detailed drawings and preparing bills of
quantities.
- Preparation
and pricing of Bills of Quantities, specifications, schedules of
materials, lab our and services
- Preparation
of final / pre-tender estimates
- Preparation
of tender analysis and evaluation reports for the project.
- Drawing
up construction contract documents
- Cost
control during implementation by variations and advising on financial
implications.
- Preparation
of periodic/interim valuations of work done for issuance of certificate of
payment
- Advising
on the cost implications of design alternatives if considered
- Re-measure
all provisional works as they are executed and valuation of variations
- Preparation
of project financial appraisals
- Advising
on dispute resolution and arbitration / litigation.
- Represent
the company in meetings with the client and consultant
The candidate must have the following skills and
qualifications:-
- Minimum
Higher National Diploma in Building Economics
- A
Degree in Building Economics or Quantity Surveying from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage
- Registration
with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of
Kenya or members of a recognized professional body will be an added
advantage
- Must
have at least 3 years quantity surveying experience gained in a busy a
construction company or consultancy environment
- Must
be computer literate and have proficiency in quantity surveying software
such as MS Project, WINQS, Primavera or Master bill.
- Must
possess excellent communication skills
- Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
is crucial.
- Must
be capable of working on projects with very tight deadlines
- Must
be flexible to varying working hours
- A
mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable
integrity
If qualified send CV only to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke,
indicating the title(Assistant Quantity Surveyor) on the subject line.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands
(Next To Unga House) Nairobi.
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