Junior Quantity Surveyor at Gemona West Interior Design Studio

Gemona West Interior Design Studio is a full-service Interior Architecture / Design firm providing the highest standard of design excellence for discerning, quality-conscious clients. The total experience is provided in a way to inform, inspire, and assist people through the process of transforming their home or business environment to become a unique and personalized expression of themselves.

Gemona West consolidates each client's need into a form that exudes elegance and maturity. Our spaces are designed to elevate how you live, work and play. With an ever-expanding scope of works which includes Design architecture, FF&E design, Project management and Procurement, Gemona West is simultaneously defining a new era of luxury spaces in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos

Job Description
The Junior Quantity Surveyor will oversee the following activities:

• Preparing various documents including budgetary estimates, bill of quantities, costs estimates and other documentation.
• Overseeing the costing and billing of a project.
• Managing vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
• Negotiating with vendors and suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Liaising with other construction professionals, including project managers and architects, to advise on requirements of a contract
• Handling contractual correspondences, vetting contract documents and awarding contracts up to an agreed sum
• Tracking changes to the design and construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly
• Identifying potential financial or construction risks.
• Inspecting site and collating information including but not limited to statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor, assessment of costs of works and expected final cost.
• Analyzing completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs.
• Aiding the improvement of current processes; establishing and implementing new processes, procedures and best practices where necessary.
• Performing other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc in Quantity Surveying from a reputable private university.
• 2 - 3 years experience.
• Any certifications would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.
• Project management skills.
• Resilience, determination and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: pm@gemonawest.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.