Lead Quantity Surveyor at One Precious Life (OPL) Academy

Job Description

The Lead Quantity Surveyor will oversee the following activities:

• Preparing various documents including budgetary estimates, bill of quantities, costs estimates and other documentation
• Overseeing the costing and billing of a project
• Managing vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability
• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers on an ongoing basis
• Liaising with other construction professionals, including project managers and architects, to advise on requirements of a contract
• Handling contractual correspondences, vetting contract documents and awarding contracts up to an agreed sum
• Tracking changes to the design and construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly
• Utilizing software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates
• Identifying potential financial or construction risks
• Inspecting site and collating information including but not limited to statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor, assessment of costs of works and expected final cost
• Analyzing completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs
• Aiding the improvement of current processes; establishing and implementing new processes, procedures and best practices where necessary
• Performing other related duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Degree in quantity surveying
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in building construction and quantity surveying services with a proven track record of delivering cost benefits
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and through own initiative
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Thorough understanding of contract administration
• Experience in compiling and following strict budgets
• In-depth understanding of construction materials, pricing, and industry
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to focus on critical elements and, at the same time, remain mindful of the big picture
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good working knowledge of Auto CAD and Excel
• Ability to optimize all aspects of a project’s life cycle including costs and value management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas in simpler terms
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a clear assessment of requirements and priorities
• Recognized qualifications such as Chartered status would be an advantage

Compensation

Competitive package offered.