Quantity Surveyor, Lagos Projects at Urban Shelter Limited

Job Details

• Review construction plans and prepare quantity requirements;
• Scrutinize material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the company gets the best deals;
• Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project;
• Liaise with tender board, project coordinator, project managers, site engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors;
• Prepare reports, analyses, tender documents, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, bill of quantities and other documentation;
• Keep track of materials and order when required;
• Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly;
• Measure and value the work done on-site;
• Support procurement planning through collaboration with project team and purchasing unit in the preparation of the procurement plan and budgets for projects; 
• Assist and facilitate the development and implementation of a procurement management system in respect of planning, awarding, administering and monitoring of all matters related to procurement for the project;
• Maintain and update the procurement monitoring system and provide feedback on purchase orders to the requesting office;
• Tender report - Conduct due diligence and proffer recommendations on vendors who applied for tender;
• Review and evaluate bids or proposals received (for completeness and adequacy of technical specifications and cost-effectiveness) and prepare analysis for contract awards and submission to Tender Board in close supervision of the Head of QS Unit; 
• Prepare value engineering plans and reports with regard to designs and construction elements;
• Review interim and final valuations, cost analysis and provide advice on contractual claims;
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in Quantity Surveying from a reputable university
• Minimum of 5 years hand-on post NYSC experience in quantity surveying with at least 3 years of relevant contract and construction management experience
• Membership of relevant Professional bodies will be an advantage (NIQS)
• Must be resident in Lagos