Quantity Surveyor at Adexen

Job Reference: 1513
Location: Lagos
Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description

• Co-ordinate with Project Manager, Engineers, Financial / Cost Accountant, Procurement and Commercial Team to ensure compliance in contracting, negotiating and effective costing of a project from start to end date.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
• Prepare cost analysis based on engineering estimates, architectural drawings, materials required and labour involved
• Prepare cost plans to enable project team produce practical designs for all projects by liaising with engineers, architect and subcontractors
• Evaluate and assist in negotiating tenders from contractors and subcontractors
• Communicate regularly with project team and subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts
• Supply all relevant information to the Project Manager for review at the specified interval set
• Commercial vetting of subcontractor tenders and contracts
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence
• Advise on property taxes, regulations, and local laws
• Source maintenance costs and facilities management
• Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
• Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates
• Analyze completed projects to determine ROI and compare

Expectations

• B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or any other relevant field
• A minimum of 5 - 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying, general construction, FMCG or any other related field
• Candidate must have required Professional Certificates
• Candidate must be a certified member of NIQS, QSRBN and other Professional bodies
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills
• Ability to lead and motivate working teams
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Construction Costing Software (CANDY)
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.