Senior Quantity Surveyor at O.K.I. (Nig) Limited

O.K. Isokariari Nigeria Limited is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction company with over 50years of work experience. We are known for our pragmatic value delivery, which flows from our people centric approach, committed professionals and prudent management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• To provide expert commercial and schedule management for large-scale construction and engineering projects.
• This role involves managing the project budget from inception to final account while developing and monitoring complex project schedules to ensure timely delivery within cost constraints.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning & Estimating: Prepare detailed Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for new tenders.
• Contract Administration: Review and manage construction contracts, ensuring the company’s commercial interests are protected against liquidated damages or unfavorable clauses.
• Valuations & Claims: Prepare and submit monthly interim valuations to clients; manage and negotiate variation orders, ensuring all additional works are documented and paid for.
• Sub-contractor Management: Oversee sub-contractor accounts, from initial procurement and work orders to final account settlement.
• Cost Control: Perform "Cost-to-Complete" (CTC) analysis and budget vs. actual reconciliations to identify and mitigate potential overspends early.
• Master Scheduling: Develop comprehensive Project Master Schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, defining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Critical Path.
• Progress Monitoring: Track physical progress on-site against the baseline schedule. Identify slippages and develop "Catch-up" plans to bring projects back on track.
• Resource Leveling: Analyze labor, plant, and material requirements over the project lifecycle to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Delay Analysis: In the event of project delays, perform Forensic Delay Analysis to support Extension of Time (EoT) claims and protect the company from penalties.
• Monthly / Weekly Progress Reports: Lead the preparation of integrated monthly reports combining financial health (Cash flow) and schedule health (S-Curves).
• Risk Management: Maintain a Project Risk Register, identifying commercial and schedule risks and proposing mitigation strategies to the Executive Management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or Civil Engineering. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Membership: Must be a registered member of NIQS (Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors).
• Experience: 10–12 years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior/lead capacity.
• Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and advanced MS Excel for financial modeling. Familiarity with WinQS or CANDY is a plus.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate firmly with clients and sub-contractors to maintain profit margins.
• Analytical Mindset: Capacity to interpret complex data from site reports and translate it into financial and schedule forecasts.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2026.