Quantity Surveyor at Bridge International Academies

Development at Bridge

Our Development group (real estate, legal, physical planning, construction) owns the life cycle of academy expansion, from identifying potential land deals in our communities through to constructing academies, sometimes several dozen at a time. The construction team is a key area of the business and is responsible for the construction, modification or repair of school buildings prior to the opening of all academies. The quantity surveyor is responsible for establishing construction costs and contracts.  Success in this position will be dependent upon the timely delivery of cost planning and commercial management throughout the project life cycle of the construction of Bridge International Academies in Nigeria.

What you will do 

• Providing general cost planning and control advice for decision making. 
• Formulating and updating all necessary tools for data collection, process planning, monitoring and control, and analyses. 
• Carrying out life-cycle cost projections, estimations and computations for decision making
• Prescribing and constantly reviewing specifications, work methods, processes and procedures with a view towards maximizing cost efficiency.
• Carrying out cost computations, preparation of budget templates, budget reviews and updates
• Formulating, reviewing, monitoring and updating payment processes, procedures, controls and tools in consultation with the Finance Department.
• Reviewing and approving payment documentation including site documents, relevant procurement and accounting documents
• Determination and forecasting of construction costs including adjustment policy, planning and implementation.
• Determining periodic workload-based construction funds requirements as required for financial decision-making.
• Carrying out cost studies and surveys including cost comparatives, component/elemental cost analyses and real-time cost performance analyses.

What you should have

• 5+ years of related experience in a busy and dynamic work environment.
• Experience handling concurrent projects in multiple locations.
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian construction market.
• Statistical analysis knowledge is  an asset
• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field
• Master’s degree in Construction Management or Project management shall be an added advantage.