Quantity Surveyor at Efficacy Construction Company

Location: Victoria Island (VI), Lagos

Job Description

• We are searching for a reliable quantity surveyor who will manage the contractual and financial side of our construction projects.
• He/she will manage the costs of construction projects as well as help to ensure that our projects are completed within budget.

Job Duties

• Maintain and implement construction preform/budget for each project.
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, research new materials for design and cost savings, and develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Create scopes of work, forecast upcoming demand and assist in settling invoice or contract disputes, handle change order requests.
• Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs.
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations, ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate.
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies; assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines assist in maintaining company quality control program.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and continually improve pricing and quality of work; meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary.
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability.
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems, and manage materials/equipment inventory.
• Negotiate and agree on contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.
• Process payments and invoices.
• Keep contract files and use them as references for the future.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.
• Develop a purchasing strategy.
• Produce reports and statistics using computer software.
• Prepares monthly budget for all site works from site requisitions.
• Liaise with all site supervisors and managers.

Qualification and Background

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or related field.
• HND only.
• 1 - 2 years post-NYSC experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, plan and strategize.