Senior Quantity Surveyor - Western Cape

Successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Preparation of cost feasibilities, approximate estimates, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, Specifications and Schedule of Rates all in accordance with relevant standards.
• Management, preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice.
• Management, preparation and administration of various contract forms to both consultant and contractors.
• Management, preparation and administration of Interim valuations, Contractors’ claims and settlement of Final Accounts.
• Management, preparation and updating of standard cost databases and profiles.
• Management in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract stages and post-contract stages.
• Management in the preparation of contract variations to review with senior staff.
• Management in the preparation of financial reviews in accordance with the senior members of staff’s requirements.
• Preparation of interim valuations throughout the life of a project.
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Preparation of contract and dispute advice.
• Support senior members of staff in their role as Site Agent/Engineer and Contracts Manager.
• Reviewing the cost information prepared by senior staff and identifying any errors for correction

Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Building Science

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a QS within the construction industry, managerial experience would be advantageous
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be a South African Citizen or in possession of a valid work permit

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word & Outlook)
• Ability to carry out instructions issued by Quantity Surveyors, Site Agents and Engineers
• Ability to read, understand and organize BOQs
• Demonstrate effective project management skills in all tasks.
• Ability to compile income and expenditure reports
• A good understanding of building materials
• Must have a working knowledge of CCS estimating and planning modules
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act, and Construction Regulations
• Good working knowledge of various conditions of contract specifications (e.g. FIDIC, GCC, NEC & JBCC );
• Strong attention to detail
• Good understanding of feasibility studies
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of the team, while exercising own judgment
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines