Building and Quantity Surveyor - Consultant at Marie Stopes

About this role

MSION has 2 clinic Locations in Lagos, Surulere and Okokomaiko Area in Lagos, each of them located in residential areas, the clinic is one of MSION's drive to reach and serve women of reproductive age.

The Description of the proposed clinic is to serve and meet all emotional fulfillment of those that visit. The sense of fulfillment is what is required at the end of every visit.

This role is a consultancy role that requires the employee to provide basic Cost estimates, Cost and Building schedule for the remodeling of these structures as will be described in the MoU to be signed with the Consultant.

Job Title: Building and Quantity surveyor - Consultant

Location: Lagos

Reporting to: Director Technical Services

Duration of contract: 7 days

Probationary period: N/A

Key duties in relation to the responsibilities:

The Quantity Surveyor will provide capital cost estimates and hard facility operating costs (e.g.

Construction, implementation, maintenance, energy and capital replacement, including but not limited to clinical, Janitorial, landscape) for the life cycle of the proposed new / remodeled facility. Accuracy of the estimates will be appropriate to the level of information available. The Quantity Surveyor will be expected to justify unit rates by comparison to similar recent projects and provide an opinion on cost escalation. In addition, if the Quantity Surveyor can provide operating cost information, it will be useful in developing the business case. In detail, the scope of services is as follows:

1. Provide an initial estimate for the cost of the facility based on concept plan information using comparable unit rates from similar facilities. The estimate should be suitable for use as a check on the project budget.
2. Prepare a total project cost estimate to support the project’s business case. This estimate will approximate a “Class C” estimate and is expected to be accurate within +/- 15%. It will be based on an indicative design and functional program.
3. Develop a life cycle analysis for the proposed building elements, typically over a 30 year period.
4. Attend the risk workshops and provide inputs and ongoing support for the project’s risk analysis.
5. Provide assistance as required in development of the RFP performance specifications for the project and attend team meetings.
6. Provide input into the assessment of the construction timeline for the Project and estimated time for completion.
7. Assist in identifying project costs for each of the proposed procurement options.
8. Provide an Excel version of both the capital cost estimate and life cycle cost estimate
9. Provide advice and input as required in evaluating proposals received from the Project RFP process.
10. During the design and construction phase, Quantity Surveyor services will be primarily to provide advice on the cost of changes as required.
11. Develop a business case
12. Design and share a Development or Cost Schedule

Knowledge/Qualifications

The following is required:

• Understand the Duties of a Quantity Surveyor
• Understanding contractor Quantity Surveying
• Post 5 years’ experience working as a QS or BQS
• Registered Member of NIQS or Registered Builder or COREN
• Ability to seal all estimates
• Company must be registered

Skills/Experience

• Strong organizational abilities that enable you to manage your workload, follow through on objectives and meet deadlines
• Proven communications, presentation and negotiation skills. You must be able to “sell” the services that MSION offers in a way that attracts support and report clearly and without prejudice on outcomes

Behaviours

Successful performance at MSION is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSION expects in all employees. Performance is measured against these. They are defined below

• Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
• Innovative: Thinking creatively so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
• Effective Communication: Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
• Team Player: Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
• Responsive Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
• Working Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
• Sharing Information: Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Focus on Learning: Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
• Commitment: Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
• Driven: Drive and determination to deliver results
• Regular reporting will indicate ability to conceive, design and deliver on results
• Accountable: Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
• Embracing Change: Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly