Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Periwinkle Residences

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the Preparation of cost feasibilities, approximate estimates, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, Specifications and Schedule of Rates all in accordance with relevant standards.
• Assist in preparing valuation reports
• Assist in preparing purchase orders and invoices for contractors
• Assist in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Assist in undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility study.
• Assist in performing risk, value management and cost control.
• Support on procurement strategy.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing costs for tenders.
• Assist in allocating work to subcontractors.
• Assist in providing advice on contractual claims.
• Assist in analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
• Assist in valuing completed work and arranging payments.
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Assist in managing the cost of construction projects and ensuring building projects remain within budget.
• Assist in ensuring that the construction project is completed within its projected budget by ensuring cost planning, cost control and cost monitoring.
• Assist in providing cost and material estimates.
• Assist in drawing up projected budgets and noting any design changes and their effect on cost.
• Assist in reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Assist in scrutinizing material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Assist in preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents as required by the construction and project manager.
• Assist in documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Assist in preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills ofquantitiesand other documentations.

Other Duties:
Procurement:

• Assist in preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Assist in managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Assist in maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Assist in maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Assist in researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or related field
• 3 - 6 years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Experience in road construction would be an added advantage.
• Good experience with taking offfor high-rise and roads, BOQ preparation and Valuation.
• Highly proficient in the use of the following: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, MS Project, & Outlook) AutoCAD.
• Good command of Language. English Language (Oral & Written).