Quantity Surveyor at Bethsaida Limited

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
• Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour cost
• Price/forecast the cost of different materials needed for a project
• Prepare contracts and documents
• Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
• Analyze costs for maintenance and additional building needs
• Track changes in plans, designs or constructions; update budgets projections accordingly
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Hire and document contractors and subcontractors
• Coordination of work effort
• Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers
• Keep track of construction materials and inventory
• Identify potential financial or construction risks
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documents
• Analyzing costs for tenders and contracts
• Measure and value the work done on site
• Select and/or source construction materials
• Advising on the range of legal and contractual issues
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payment
• Write reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering,management or related field
• 3-10years 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 improve results
• Strong aptitudes 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

Skills/Competence

• Methodical way of thinking
• Good knowledge of construction
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• A clear understanding of HSE building regulation and legal guidelines
• Computer literacy
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skill
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications especially in            Microsoft excel tool
• Confident decision-making skill