Quantity Surveyor / Administration Contract
Responsibility
Tasks vary depending on the nature of the project being worked on and the point in the process it’s at.
- Preparing
tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the
architects and/or the client;
- Undertaking
costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
- Assisting
in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility
studies;
- Performing
risk and value management and cost control;
- Advising
on procurement strategy;
- Identifying,
analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
- Preparing
and analysing costings for tenders;
- Allocating
work to subcontractors;
- Providing
advice on contractual claims;
- Analysing
outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
- Valuing
completed work and arranging payments;
- Maintaining
awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
- Understanding
the implications of health and safety regulations
- Offering
advice on property taxation;
- Providing
post-occupancy advice, facilities management services and life cycle
costing advice;
- Assisting
clients in locating and accessing additional and alternative sources of
funds;
- Enabling
clients to initiate construction projects;
- Advising
on the maintenance costs of specific buildings.
Education
- A
Degree/Diploma in Building Economics or Quantity Surveying from a
recognized institution. National Diploma in Building Economics 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 4 years quantity surveying experience gained in a busy a
construction company
- 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
- Exceptional
skills in use of excel spread sheets
- Demonstrated
ability to complete tasks and projects in line with established guidelines
- A
self-motivated individual able to work with minimal or no supervision
Applications:
Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 18th January 2013.
Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 18th January 2013.
Clearly indicate the
position applied for on the subject of the application email.
Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.
Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.
