Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities:

• Examining and reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements
• Run cost analyses of the various types of Projects as a forerunner to tender preparation
• Prepare the tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, with the architect and the client
• Shall oversee the submission and costing of all procurements, contractors, and supplies
• Follow up to ensure compliance with approved project construction budgets and be responsible for implementing the materials and labor schedule.
• Vet all construction requests against materials and labor schedule before forwarding for the MD’s approval
• Ensure value for money and cost management for all labor payment requests during the duration of Project execution.
• Site visitation when required to ensure cost-related wastages are eliminated on Projects.
• Building and maintaining healthy and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Carry out research on materials, technology, and trends available in the market (local and international) in order to optimize cost and maintain standards. 
  
• Supply management with weekly, and quarterly reports
   

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of HND/B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying with practical experience in cost control
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in construction is required. 
• Experience in construction, the building will be an added advantage
• Numeracy skills 
• Negotiation Skills and the ability to influence people
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  
• Industry knowledge and detail-oriented
  
• A can-do attitude with a real drive to succeed 
  
• Strong relationship-building and emotional intelligence skills with the ability to build relationships with people in the industry.
  
• Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.