Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required material
• Undertaking feasibility studies of projects.
• Analyzing completed works of sub-contractors and arranging for payment Site visits, for the assessments and projections for future work on running projects
• Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labor involved
• Prepare cost plans to enable design teams to produce practical designs for construction projects, which involves liaising with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Monitor and keep track of project progress and be responsible for measuring and valuing variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments, and the final account.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the clients requirements are delivered.
• Undertake any other responsibilities when required.

Tasks:

Basic Tasks Include

• Preparing material schedules based on drawings
• Preparing and pricing bills of quantities
• Liaising with vendors to acquire competitive pricing
• Creating a database of vendors and prices for common installation items
• Ensuring all required approvals are obtained on MEP design before the commencement of MEP works at the site.
• Assisting in procuring MEP technical specifications and submittals for projects
• Assist in verifying electrical bills of quantities
• Preparing subcontractor work valuations and payment certificates
• Monitoring project expenditure to assist in determining project profitability
• Receiving weekly reports from the site and compiling them into a coherent department report
• Assisting in preparing project programs

Qualification:

• A Degree in a Related Program from a reputable institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project software
• Ability to work and produce quality results under pressure
• Ability to learn and adapt to multi-cultural environments
• Good communication and interpersonal relation skills

Location: Accra

Employment Type: Full Time