Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager at Megawatts Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs.
• Prepare cost analysis based on engineering estimates, architectural drawings, materials required and labor involved.
• Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers.
• Prepare cost plans to enable the project team to produce practical designs for all projects by liaising with engineers, architect and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and assist in negotiating tenders from contractors and subcontractors.
• Communicate regularly with project team and subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times.
• Control all stages of projects within the predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Supply all relevant information to the Project Manager for review at the specified interval set.
• Commercial vetting of subcontractor tenders and contracts.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
• Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Procure or agree the services of contractors and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project

Required Skills and Experience

• BSc Degree from a reputable university.
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Quantity Surveying experience with an MEP Company
• Candidate must be a certified member of NIQS, QSRBN and other Professional bodies.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Construction Costing Softwares
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for a better solution.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.