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.
