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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