Quantity Surveyor at WFO International

Summary
Provide a direct channel of communication between the company and their customers. The Client Service Officer will handle queries, contact company’s existing clients, deal with client orders/issues, and also, seek out prospective clientele. S/he will be responsible for providing required information and developing strong relationship with clients for better understanding of how to meet their needs.

Job Role:

•     Prepare everything from tenders at the start, to final bills of quantities.
•     Ensure all work at every stage of a project is completed on time, within budget and to the correct standard.
•     Ensure that materials for projects are suitable for the job and the environment
•     Plan and oversee costs from the beginning to the end of a project.
•     Manage and plan all costs associated with all types of construction projects, from outset until completion.
•     Consult and negotiate with a wide of people, from site workers to directors, professionally and fairly
•     Create and maintain working partnerships and relationships, both internally and externally
•     Work as part of a close knit management team and manage numerous activities / projects simultaneously - both short and long term.
•     Provide supervisory support and training to other staff members of the company.

Qualifications and Requirements

•     Minimum of 2.2 Bachelor Degree/HND/ (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant Course, such as civil, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction.
•     Training in project management and construction procurement will be an added advantage.
•     Proficiency in use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project or similar and accountancy software.
•     Must be able to organize and prioritise workloads to meet required targets/deadlines
•     Able to understand and adhere to the company's regulations and procedures and to effectively assimilate procedural and technical detail
•     Must be flexible in regard to working across all aspects of the business, and long hours to meet deadlines.
•     Minimum of 5 years work experience in the same role (post NYSC).
•     Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

Key Skills:

•     Must be concerned with doing the best possible job at the best possible price.
•     In-depth experience of Quantity Surveying work, associated procedures and practices.
•     Experience in Project management, Budget management and Construction procurement.
•     Excellent communication skills in English, both in speaking and in writing.
•     Must be able to read architectural drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes, along with excellent numerical skills.
•     Knowledgeable in building law and regulations, and understand legal implications of any decisions.
•     Enthusiasm and leadership potential and be able to think innovatively and work on own initiative.
•     Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the construction industry.
•     Analytical ability and numerical skills
•     Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team