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Quantity Surveyor- Cape Town

PTY
11 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg, South Africa
Quantity Surveyor

Introduction

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the position is to accurately cost all projects and to ensure that projects are completed within budget. Within this position, the Quantity Surveyor will fulfil the following roles:

  1. Tendering for projects (20%)
  2. Management of awarded tenders by:
    • a. Costing of contract variations (20%)
    • b. Appointment of sub-contractors (15%)
    • c. Cost management of projects (40%)
    • d. Management of construction guarantees (5%)

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tender for Projects (20%)

  • Determine which sub-contractors are best placed to tender for the various aspects of the project. Discuss with the Buyer for further action on requesting tenders.
  • Determine material specifications for the project. Hand these specifications to the Buyer to negotiate prices with suppliers for the tender.
  • Compile and submit highly competitive tenders.

2. Management of Awarded Tenders

Once a tender has been successfully awarded, the Quantity Surveyor assumes responsibility for the following functional areas:

a. Costing of Contract Variations (20%)

  • Cost any variations to the original scope of work and adjust the project budget accordingly.
  • Document these variations, changes to the budget, and any site instructions, and submit them to the client for signature.
  • Communicate all variations clearly to the wider project team.

b. Appointment of Sub-Contractors (15%)

  • Collaborate with the CEO to identify and make final decisions regarding the appointment of sub-contractors whose tenders align with the final budget.
  • Ensure that standard JBCC contracts are securely in place and that all documents relating to the appointment are signed before any payments are released to a given sub-contractor.
  • Communicate the specifics of the contracts (e.g., payment terms, contract period, penalties) directly to the Contracts Manager and Financial Administrator.

c. Ongoing Cost Management of Projects (40%)

  • Conduct fortnightly site visits to evaluate the measurement of work done in order to give final approval of sub-contractor payments, as determined by the Construction Manager.
  • Monitor profits and losses on an ongoing basis, which includes:
    • Negotiating structural savings with sub-contractors.
    • Liaising directly with the Buyer to negotiate savings on materials.
  • Facilitate positive company cash flow by preparing monthly interim claims for each project based on actual project progress.
  • Liaise with the Financial Administrator to continuously monitor the payment of debtors and creditors.
  • Prepare the comprehensive monthly cost report and forecast final values for cost and completion dates by the 7th working day of every month.
  • Ensure prompt compilation and agreement of final accounts, and arrange step-down reviews on completed projects.

d. Manage Construction Guarantees (5%)

  • Monitor and provide formal monthly reports on:
    • Project completion dates or officially postponed project completion dates.
    • Variable construction guarantees, tracking renewal and expiring dates.
    • Works completion certificates and final completion certificates.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Academic Requirements

  • B-Tech or B.Sc. degree in Quantity Surveying.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Proficient MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); a working knowledge of MS Projects is considered highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge of specialized construction cost management software (Candy & BuildSmart).
  • Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and regulations that impact various construction projects.
  • Thorough knowledge of various forms of building contracts and their core requirements (JBCC, NEC, FIDIC, GCC).

Required Experience

  • 3 years of technical experience and direct exposure to the terminology, jargon, methods, materials, and systems utilized on-site during construction.
  • 3 years of dedicated quantity surveying experience in a highly similar professional role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Planning & Organising: Prioritises and structures different tasks logically and efficiently, executing them accordingly. Competent in coordinating and delegating work, following up rigorously to ensure items get completed on time.
  • Accuracy, Quality & Productivity: Pays meticulous attention to detail, delivers work of an exceptionally high standard, and maintains a highly satisfactory, consistent level of productivity.
  • People Management: Actively supports team members, sets highly realistic goals for them, and holds team members strictly accountable for any work delegated to them.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly, smoothly, and concisely in both verbal and written interactions.
  • Problem Solving / Decision Making: Considers the wider strategic consequences of each decision, takes absolute ownership of issues, and follows through directly to the point of resolve.

 

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