Junior Quantity Surveyor at Gemona West Design Studio

Job Description
The Junior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the following activities:

• Preparing various documents including budgetary estimates, bill of quantities, costs estimates and other documentation.
• Overseeing the costing and billing of a project.
• Managing vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Liaising with other construction professionals, including project managers and architects, to advise on requirements of a contract
• Handling contractual correspondences, vetting contract documents and awarding contracts up to an agreed sum
• Tracking changes to the design and construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly
• Identifying potential financial or construction risks.
• Inspecting site and collating information including but not limited to statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor, assessment of costs of works and expected final cost.
• Analyzing completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs.
• Aiding the improvement of current processes; establishing and implementing new processes, procedures and best practices where necessary.
• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Quantity Surveying from a reputable private university.
• 2 - 3 years experience.
• Any certifications would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.
• Project management skills.
• Resilience, determination and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.