Construction Support Manager - Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity within the construction support industry for an energetic and eager Construction Support Manager (CSM) – Quantity Surveyor based in Cape Town.

 

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the project to ensure it is managed in terms of the contract

• Ensuring that the Irrevocable Payment Undertaking is signed by the Nominated person of the Employer

• Checking that the project is run within the allocated budget

• Ensuring that drawdowns and materials issued are in accordance with the budget

• Ensuring that only duly signed payment certificates are processed and paid

• Ensuring that the final account quantities are correct

• Co - Authorise the release of funds

• Monitoring and updating cash flows

• Implementation of action plans

• Compiling the ACB from authorised quotations

• Attending site meetings

• Advising clients on contractual obligations

• Advising contractors on the terms of breaching the contract

• Advising on site management

• Advising on material management

• Taking appropriate action if advise is not heeded which increases risks

• Ensuring that the contractor applies for extensions (when applicable)

• Ensuring that the contractual irregularities are addressed

• Attending to and escalating concerns/queries (when applicable)

• Assisting with planning, scheduling, and setting up the project

• Assisting with the procurement of material. Ordering supplies, plant, and tool hire

• Ensuring that the sub-contractors are appointed correctly.

• Communicating regarding project progress to the Project Leader

• Communicating with Suppliers, consultants, and principal agents

• Assisting in drafting letters of extension request

• Communicating the content of site visit reports to contractors

• Escalating queries and problems

• Submitting written monthly reports to funders and Company

• Discuss and formulate action plans pertaining to execution of projects.

• Discuss the financial status of the project with the contractor.

• Ensuring monthly reports issued by the Administrators is signed by contractor.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

• 3 – 4 years’ experience in a QS role within the Construction Support industry

• Valid Drivers’ Licence

• Willing to travel

• RIB Candy software experience

• Strong communication skills

• Leadership abilities

• Adaptability

• Attention to detail 

• Time Management skills

• Conflict resolution skills

• Client relationship management skills

• Negotiation skills