Construction Cost Estimator and Manager

2 months ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Prudent HR Solutions Full time
Job Description for Quantity Surveyor

Position Overview: As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for assisting in the management of various projects to meet predetermined cost and time frames.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
  • Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
  • Derive the best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
  • Certification and assessment of sub-contractor invoices/claims and processing payment.
  • Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts.
  • Liaise and assist Senior Quantity Surveyor in compiling budget performance and reforecasts.
  • Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts.

Operational Department Assistance:

  • Assist with tenant installation cost estimates and building alteration work.
  • Assist and give guidance with the tenant installation work by involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
  • Assist with cost estimates for redevelopment of existing buildings.
  • Derive the best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
  • Certification and assessment of sub-contractor invoices/claims and processing payment.
  • Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts.

Requirements:

  • Must have relevant QS qualification.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
  • Read and comprehend construction working drawings.
  • Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
  • Have construction knowledge and minimum 5 years post-qualification work experience.
  • Accurate measurement work ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for the projects.
  • Have a fair command of the JBCC contract law.
  • Be able to function in a team environment.


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