Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position will be analyzing existing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans and preparing quantity estimates, negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
• Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Forecasting potential problems and risk identification.
• Monitoring project costs and budgets.
• Support, manage and provide technical direction to the planning team.
• Measurement of site works during project implementation.
• Preparation of monthly project costs and financial reports.
• Preparation of the project final account.
• Preparation of reports as and when required.
• Attending site meetings and any other technical meetings as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution.
• At least two years post qualification experience in the project costing and management of project budgets in the construction industry.
• Experience with cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Strong project management skills.
• Class four (4) driver’s license is an added advantage.
• Critical thinking as well as ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their CV’s and cover letters to [email protected] no later than 21 November 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.