The Quantity Surveyor assists in all costs and contractual issues in Main Contract as well as Sub-Contracts connected to the project.
A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:
- Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.
- Involve in preparing regular cost reports including maintenance budget cost controls.
- Assist in maintaining good documentation of events at site for variation order / EOT claims.
- To work closely with the site storemen to ensure proper documentation of materials control.
- Be familiar with the specifications and scope of works at various stages of the project.
- Assist in the procurement of sub-contractors and suppliers of specified materials.
- Learn and be adequately briefed on the contractual / legal rights of the Main Contractor in order to advise colleagues at site and the management on any choke points during the project.
- Adherence to safety practices in the workplace.
Value Add of Position
- Help the project’s bottom line by monitoring and implementing cost controls.
- Establish a good relationship with Client, Consultants and subcontractors to ensure that the project is smoothly managed in terms of resources and timeline.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Education: Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities in civil projects
- Good analytical skills
Technical Competencies
- Robust knowledge of materials and construction at site
- Strong measurement skill
- Ability to use measurement software
- Good understanding of the principles of contracts
