Quantity Surveyor at Alaro City Development FZC

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Epe, Lagos

Job Summary

• As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the contractual and financial aspects of our construction projects.
• Your key responsibilities will include supporting project delivery teams, closely monitoring costs, and ensuring value for money to protect the organization's profitability.
• Additionally, you will actively participate in bid preparation, conduct thorough risk assessments, and drive strategic procurement efforts.
• You'll be crucial in managing project budgets and ensuring adherence to financial protocols and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Cost Management & Control:

• Oversee and manage all costs relating to construction projects from initial calculations to final accounts
• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and bills of quantities based on architectural and engineering drawings
• Analyse project risk, value, and cost control processes to ensure financial targets are achieved
• Provide cash flow forecasts and monitor project expenditure accordingly
• Issue interim valuations, process payments, and manage final accounts with clients and subcontractors.

Procurement & Tendering:

• Prepare tender documents and manage the tendering process (including pre/post-tender queries and negotiations)
• Analyse and compare contractor/subcontractor quotations
• Negotiate and place supply chain and subcontract orders
• Manage procurement schedules and ensure all procurement actions support project delivery programs.

Contract Administration:

• Prepare reports, analyses, tender documents, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, bill of quantities, Technical Evaluation Report for Project initiation and other documentation;
• Administer the contract and manage variations, claims, and compensation events
• Provide contractual advice, identify and resolve disputes, and liaise with external legal teams when necessary
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as industry standards (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT contracts).

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare, present, and interpret commercial and financial reports for management and clients
• Maintain accurate project records and contract documentation
• Lead the resolution of any commercial or contractual issues.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders to deliver high-quality service
• Lead or contribute to progress meetings and client briefings.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors and other team members
• Contribute to the professional development of the team and encourage a collaborative working environment.

Other responsibilities include:

• Review Alaro City construction plans and prepare quantity requirements;
• Scrutinise maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the company gets the best deals;
• Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project;
• Liaise with the Head of Construction and Delivery, Nigeria, construction manager, site engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors;
• Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly;
• Measure and value the work done on-site;
• Assist and facilitate the development and implementation of a procurement management system in respect of planning, awarding, administering and monitoring of all matters related to procurement for the project;
• Maintain and update the procurement monitoring system and provide feedback on purchase orders to the requesting office;
• Tender report - Conduct due diligence and proffer recommendations on vendors who applied for tender;
• Review and evaluate bids or proposals received (for completeness and adequacy of technical specifications and cost-effectiveness) and prepare analysis for contract awards and submission to the review committees and Procurement Authority;
• Maintain a vendor database and ensure effective use of the system to record the listing, updating, evaluation and monitoring of the performance of service providers and vendors;
• Update vendor evaluation scorecard - complete company-wide standard template every quarter;
• Prepare annual sourcing plan and budget - to contain identified vendors, quotes and timelines;
• Prepare quarterly sourcing reports - operational and financial results of sourcing strategy to management;
• Create, maintain and monthly update construction materials and equipment rate/cost on Egnyte
• Prepare a detailed schedule of resources (materials, labour, and plant) for the direct procurement approach, and monitor implementation to ensure compliance with specifications and adherence to the approved budget
• Prepare tender Bills of Quantities/BEME for construction works (Civil, MEP and infrastructure)
• Prepare C&D's Business plan and budget; track performance, prepare and present monthly status report on performance and recommend corrective actions on deviations from baselines and,
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management or Real Estate focused discipline;
• Master's degree a plus
• Minimum of 7-10 years hand-on experience in quantity surveying or construction estimating with at least 2 5years of relevant management experience
• Excellent budgeting skills;
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS Projects and AutoCAD
• Project management skills
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills
• Industry knowledge and understanding; detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Soft skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment;
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Outstanding people leadership and management skills;
• Rigorous and organised approach; and
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organisation in a rapidly changing environment. 

Personal characteristics:

• High energy;
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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