Quantity Surveyor at WTS Energy

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for maintenance, installation, and construction projects related to crude refining.
• Analyze project specifications and drawings to identify all relevant cost factors.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to gather information for cost calculations.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring they align with the overall financial goals of the organization.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Contract Administration:

• Prepare and evaluate tender documents, including bills of quantities and contract terms.
• Participate in the tendering process, reviewing and analyzing bids, and making recommendations for contract awards.

Change Management

• Analyze and evaluate variations and change orders proposed by contractors, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost.

Variation Analysis:

• Assess and analyze variations to the original project scope, providing detailed cost impact assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate documentation and approval of variations.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and uncertainties in project costs and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Regularly review and update risk registers, keeping all stakeholders informed.

Software and Data Management:

• Utilize quantity surveying software and spreadsheet tools to perform takeoffs, cost estimations, and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of project costs, variations, and contractual documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant software upgrades and industry best practices in quantity surveying.

Progress Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on project costs, providing detailed breakdowns and explanations of variances.
• Communicate effectively with project teams to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal departments, external contractors, and vendors to gather necessary data for cost analysis.
• Foster positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project success.

Qualifications/Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.

Professional Certification:

• Membership or certification with a recognized professional body such as the Nigeria Institution of Chartered Surveyors (NICS) or Charted Quantity Surveyor (CQSClass or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the maintenance, installation construction, and crude refining industry.
• Proven experience in cost estimation, budget management, and contract administration.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in using relevant quantity surveying software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and BOMs.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex cost information in a clear and understandable manner.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in cost calculations.

Team Player:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., COSTX, PlanSwift, Causeway).