Quantity Surveyor at HRLeverage Africa

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work
• Forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project
• Liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare contracts and documents
• Oversee subcontractors and stages of construction
• Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.
• Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
• Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Keep track of materials and ordering more when required.
• Document any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Travel from the office to various sites as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or similar.
• At least 3 years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field
• Computer skills and knowledge of main professional software
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• Great networking abilities.
• Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills