Quantity Surveyor at Zowdin Limited

Function of the Role

• We are searching for an experienced and reliable quantity surveyor to join our capable team of professionals.
• The quantity surveyor will be tasked with analyzing existing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans and preparing quantity estimates and report.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements with utmost accuracy
• Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation
• Track changes to the design and/or construction work (Building & Road Projects) and adjust BOQ’s accordingly (Additional & Variation Works, Augmentation & RETC).
• Measure and value the work done on-site by Contractors & Subcontractors
• Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Select and/or source construction materials where necessary
• Advising management on improvements and new strategies.
• Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers, and site engineers
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Write various project reports.
• Traveling to various sites as required in and out of state.

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying.
• At least 4 years of experience relevant to this position required.
• Membership in a Professional Quantity Survey body such as NIQS
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of building construction.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• Proficient user of Relevant Quantity Survey Software such as PlanSwift and MS Office Suite (Especially MS Excel and Word).