Quantity Surveyor (Manager) 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 (Manager)

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities include

• Review construction plans and prepare quantity requirements;
• Scrutinize maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deal for the Company; Oversee all aspects of cost planning, estimation, and budget control throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Liaise with the Head of Construction and Delivery, Nigeria, construction manager, site engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors for project related works;
• Prepare reports, analyses, tender documents, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, bill of quantities and other documentation;
• Keep track of materials and order when required;
• Collaborate with project teams to develop detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines, ensuring alignment with budget and resource constraints;
• Track changes to design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly;
• Measure and value works carried out within the project site;
• Support procurement planning through collaboration with the project team and the preparation of a procurement plan;
• 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 a procurement monitoring system and provide feedback on purchase orders to the requesting office;
• Lead the preparation of tender documents, bid evaluations, and vendor selection to secure competitive pricing and quality services;
• Conduct due diligence and proffer recommendations on vendors who participate in tenders carried out by the Company;
• Review and evaluate bids or proposals received (for completeness and adequacy of technical specifications and cost-effectiveness) and prepare analyses for contract awards and submission to the tender review committee and procurement authority;
• Prepare value engineering plans and reports with regards to designs and construction elements;
• Review interim and final valuations, cost analyses and provide advice on contractual claims;
• 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 scorecards – update the company-wide standard template on a quarterly basis;
• Maintain strong communication with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure clarity on project scope, changes, and financial obligations;
• Prepare annual sourcing plans and budgets – to contain identified vendors, quotes and timelines;
• Prepare quarterly sourcing reports - operational and financial results of sourcing strategy to management;
• Conduct final account settlements, project cost reviews, and lessons-learned evaluations to inform future projects;
• Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns, delays, and financial risks, proposing mitigation strategies;
• Supervise and mentor a team of quantity surveyors, ensuring high performance and professional development;
• Maintain a database of procurement standards and tools, roster of best suppliers, contractors and service providers, activities and statistics and contract advertisement and awards to share and disseminate information regularly; 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.
• 7-10+ years hand-on experience in quantity surveying or construction estimating with at least 2 years of relevant management experience.
• Excellent budgeting skills.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and MS Project.
• 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 organized approach.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
•  Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online