Quantity Surveyor at W-Holistic Business Solutions (Real Estate)

W-Holistic Business Solutions - Our client, a leading Real Estate/Construction firm is seeking to employ a qualified individual to fill this vacant position within the Organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Preparation & implementation of cost management plan including preparation of cost estimates, cash flow projections & budget reports.
• Administration of contracts with client, design consultants and subcontractors including evaluation & resolution of variation orders and claims.
• Manages the measurement of baseline quantities for review
• Accumulates and compiles accurate quantity installation data
• Participates in weekly project cost reviews/schedule meetings
• Responsible for the development of detailed material takeoffs
• Prepare in-house estimates, derive cost, valuate variation order and analyze financial bids
• Evaluates and identifies trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action with regard to quantity budgets vs. installed quantities
• Provide meaningful, accurate historical quantity and cost data
• Takes responsibility for self-checking the accuracy of the QS/Progress teams work and that of subordinates, where applicable
• Final review/check of Quantities being claimed by Contractors Monthly Progress Work Statements
• Checking of potential claims/quotations for Work Variations, Additional Works, Back charges and Day Works
• Other QS / progress management duties as assigned. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
  

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Minimum of Five (5) - Seven (7) years relevant experience in similar role.
• Membership of Accredited Professional Bodies desirable.
• Previous experience in the Real Estate / Construction Industry is a plus Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Competencies and Skills Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of construction contract administration, costing, scheduling, land surveying, estimating, engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
• Must be familiar with various modern construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret conditions of contract, drawings, specifications.
• The candidate must show experience working on major construction projects and involvement from design commencement through construction completion including commissioning & handover.
• Very strong negotiation and influencing skills are required.
• Must be a team player and also able to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and cover letters to: [email protected] using the job title and code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: Applicants who have applied earlier for this position should apply again and this doesn't invalidate their earlier application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.