Quantity Surveying Intern at Uraga Real Estate

Job Summary

• Support the Quantity Surveyor in managing the life cycle cost of construction projects from feasibility to work completion and handover.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure projects are feasible.
• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour and time
• Assist with the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect
• Assist with negotiation of contracts and work schedules
• Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.

Experience and Qualification

• B.Sc. or HND in Quantity Surveying
• Membership of Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a QS role

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong numerate and Financial Management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of current building and construction procurement processes and technologies, sourcing of building materials.

Person Specification:

• Must be able to workand meet established timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify, resolve or escalate problemsin a timely manner.
• Detailed, oriented and organized work habits.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidates should have excellent time management and organizational skills.