Quantity Surveyor at Construction Kaiser Limited

Construction Kaiser Limited - Founded in Port Harcourt, Nigeria in June 1993, Construction Kaiser Limited is an indigenous building and civil engineering construction company. Starting as a small 5-man organization carrying out minor renovation works, we have grown to become a national force in the Nigerian construction industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos (All Project Sites)
Department: Commercial Department

Summary

• The Quantity Surveyor shall provide commercial support to the project team, maintain commercial information, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform risk, value management and cost control.
• Identify, analyse, 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 are 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• Decision Making & Analytical Problem Solving
• Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Negotiation Skills
• Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• A minimum of two years' experience in a Project Management, Real Estate, or a similar role
• Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Membership of NIQS is compulsory
• Membership of RIQS is an added advantage.
• Excellent commercial awareness

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.