Quantity Surveyors at Grenadines Homes

Job Description

• Assist in researching and analysing the cost of building projects including estate infrastructure and edifices. This person must be able to work with people and materials as well as have an extensive understanding of how tenders work.

Responsibilities

• Research costing and knowledge of materials in the knowledge database and other sources.
• Source prices for materials and equipments locally and abroad for Tendering purposes.
• Monitor the quantity and usage of materials on project site
• Prepare detailed progress reports
• Conduct market price survey
• Prepare technical and commercial bids; Bills of Quantities for and on behalf of Propertymart Real Estate Investment Limited the company
• Prepare of schedule of materials, budget and cashflow and monitors usage of materials on project site
• Liaise with specialist suppliers, contractors and component manufacturers to ensure best prices of materials are obtained for competitive tendering
• Liaise with prospective clients
• Prepare application for interim payments, fluctuation claims, variation and final accounts
• Evaluate subcontractors submission/claims
• Liaise with project managers i.e. follow up on application to ensure that certificates are issued by consultants without undue delay
• Avoid material glut at site.

Required Qualification

• A first degree in Quantity Surveying or any similar qualification with minimum of 8 years experience of which 5 years was in a Real Estate company.
• Candidate must be a registered Quantity Surveyor.
• Membership of Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyor, member, projects management institute, is an added advantage.

Desired Characteristics/Competences:

• The candidate must be goal oriented with excellent communication skills, a team player with strong numerical and IT skills.