Bid and Estimating 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: Bid and Estimating Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Bid and Estimating Quantity Surveyor to join our Estimating and Bids Management Department. 
• This role is crucial to the successful pricing and preparation of tender submissions that support our project acquisition strategy.
• If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a solid background in quantity surveying within the construction industry, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and measure quantities from architectural and engineering drawings for accurate cost estimates
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and detailed rate build-ups for labor and materials
• Create and manage TRM (Timeline Request Management) templates for tenders
• Develop and dispatch RFQs (Request for Quotations) to third-party vendors and follow up on submissions
• Analyze vendor quotations and third-party inputs for competitive pricing
• Identify and cost project preliminaries to be included in tender submissions
• Conduct site visits for better pricing insights and tender accuracy
• Compile complete and professional tender submission packages
• Support bid/no-bid decisions with relevant data and documentation

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc./HND in Quantity Surveying
• 2–3 years of proven experience in bid estimation or a similar QS role
• Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and documents
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills
• Professional membership or certification is an added advantage

Why Join Us?

• At Construction Kaiser, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation, quality, and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. 
• You’ll work with an experienced team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in Nigeria’s construction sector.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@constructionkaiser.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.