Jobs at Efficacy Construction Company

Job Summary

• We are searching for a reliable quantity surveyor who will manage the contractual and financial side of our construction projects.
• He/she will manage the costs of construction projects as well as help to ensure that our projects are completed within budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement construction performance/budget for each project.
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, research new materials for design and cost savings, and develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Create scopes of work, forecast upcoming demand, assist in settling invoice or contract disputes, and handle change order requests.
• Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs.
• Ensure compliance with project budgets and provide analysis of deviations, ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate.
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies; assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines and maintain company quality control program.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work; meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary.
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability.
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems, and manage materials/equipment inventory.
• Negotiate and agree on contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.
• Process payments and invoices.
• Keep contract files and use them as a reference for the future.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.
• Develop a purchasing strategy.
• Produce reports and statistics using computer software.
• Prepares monthly budget for all site works from site requisitions.
• Liaise with all site supervisors and managers.

Qualifications and Background

• A Degree (BSc) in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification will be an added advantage.
• 5 - 8 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• A good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, plan and strategize.

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Job Description

• Coordination of and supervision of workers.
• Provide schedules for workers.
• Assign tasks to construction labourers.
• Liaise with contractors, managers and other stakeholders, ensuring that all parties remain coordinated.
• Translate blueprints into plans.
• Organizing the equipment and manpower necessary to complete the project.
• Responsible for maintaining safety and quality standards.Keeping detailed records of construction site activities.
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations.
• Resolving design and development problems.

Job Requirements

• B.Eng / B.Sc in Civil Engineering.
• COREN certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years Proven working experience in civil engineering/construction.
• Excellent knowledge of vast structural design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar, Orion, etc.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.
• Project management and supervision skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.