QS Job Description:
- Tender Stage
- Conduct preliminary assessments to estimate costs, materials and labor.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for the project.
- Create a comprehensive list of materials and quantities req’d.
- Suggest cost-saving alternatives without compromising qualities.
- Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare, compile, and submit all necessary tender documents for future reference.
- Cost Management
- Monitor project costs and keep track of variations to the original budget and contract.
- Provide advice on the cost implications of various design options and changes.
- Contract Administration
- Negotiate contracts with contractors and sub-contractors.
- Thoroughly understand the terms and conditions of the contract.
- Clarify any ambiguities or discrepancies.
- Progress Claims
- Handle contractual claims.
- Prepare necessary attachment for progress claims.
- Assess the work completed by contractors and issue payment certificates based on it.
- Evaluate and changes to the original scope and determine the cost impact.
- Prepare the final account at project completion.
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare regular financial reports, including cost forecasts, cash flows and budget variance analysis.
- Conduct on-going and post-project cost analysis and reporting
