Senior Quantity Surveyor at O.K. Isokariari & Sons Nigeria Limited

Description

• To provide expert commercial and schedule management for large-scale construction and engineering projects.
• This role involves managing the project budget from inception to final account while developing and monitoring complex project schedules to ensure timely delivery within cost constraints.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning & Estimating: Prepare detailed Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for new tenders.
• Contract Administration: Review and manage construction contracts, ensuring the company’s commercial interests are protected against liquidated damages or unfavorable clauses.
• Valuations & Claims: Prepare and submit monthly interim valuations to clients; manage and negotiate variation orders, ensuring all additional works are documented and paid for.
• Sub-contractor Management: Oversee sub-contractor accounts, from initial procurement and work orders to final account settlement.
• Cost Control: Perform "Cost-to-Complete" (CTC) analysis and budget vs. actual reconciliations to identify and mitigate potential overspends early.
• Master Scheduling: Develop comprehensive Project Master Schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Critical Path.
• Progress Monitoring: Track physical progress on-site against the baseline schedule. Identify slippages and develop "Catch-up" plans to bring projects back on track.
• Resource Leveling: Analyze labor, plant, and material requirements over the project lifecycle to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Delay Analysis: In the event of project delays, perform Forensic Delay Analysis to support Extension of Time (EoT) claims and protect the company from penalties.
• Monthly / Weekly Progress Reports: Lead the preparation of integrated monthly reports combining financial health (Cash flow) and schedule health (S-Curves).
• Risk Management: Maintain a Project Risk Register, identifying commercial and schedule risks and proposing mitigation strategies to the Executive Management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or Civil Engineering. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Membership: Must be a registered member of NIQS (Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors).
• Experience: 10–12 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior/lead capacity.
• Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and advanced MS Excel for financial modeling. Familiarity with WinQS or CANDY is a plus.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate firmly with clients and sub-contractors to maintain profit margins.
• Analytical Mindset: Capacity to interpret complex data from site reports and translate it into financial and schedule forecasts.