Senior Quantity Surveyor at Construction Kaiser

Job Summary

Responsible for providing contract management and administrative support to the project team. He/She will maintain commercial information and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform risk, value management, and cost control. 
• Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks. 
• Ensure compliance with standard organizational practices (HSSE, QMS)
• Presents execution budget for newly awarded projects to management for approval. 
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely cost and value reporting at both project and organizational.  
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting and milestone tracking takes place.  
• Carry out cost management, including forecasting.  
• Ensure timely submission of valuation requests and milestone payments. 
•  Update the monthly CVF, cost, and commercial plans, have accountability, and the project team for commercial performance and strategy.  
•  Ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.  
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.  
• Have a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working within and assist in their development and improvement. 
• Ensure that any central contracts entered have terms and conditions appropriate for CKL, with commercial risks identified.  
• Ensure that the supply chain/procurement is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions. 
• Develop good client relationships.  
• Drive and manage third-party negotiations for adequate cost savings. 
• Manage variations and claims effectively. 
• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting.     
• Effectively manage the commercial team, including cost clerks and support staff 
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operations teams.  
• Supervise, coach, and mentor team members. 

Job Experience

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying  
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience 
• A minimum of two years of experience in project management, real estate, or a similar role
• Membership in NIQS is compulsory  
• Excellent commercial awareness