Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

Blackheath

R30000 – R40000 (Pension fund contribution, pro rata 13^th cheque in birthday month)

Reporting line: Operations Manager / CEO

Main Purpose:

Cost management to minimize the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while overseeing projects to ensure achievement of the required goals, standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory regulations are met. Includes tasks like cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while also managing project scope, timelines, and quality.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
2. Minimum 5 (five) years of experience post-graduation in a similar position concerning project management and/or quantity surveying; experience with operations required.
3. Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies.
4. Proficiency in cost estimation and budget management.
5. Strong experience in planning and programming (MS Projects or similar).
6. Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
7. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools.

Specific Responsibilities:

1                         General Responsibilities

2                         Overall site visits for measurements and ensuring that project is running efficiently.

3                         Compile reports as requested.

4                         Proactive compilation and implementation of processes associated with the working environment.

5                         Analyze outcomes and write detailed progress reports as requested by management.

6                         Maintain awareness of the different contracts of the company.

7                         Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

8                         Staying updated on industry trends and regulations.

9                         Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards.

10                    Implementing proper quality control measures

1                         Project Management

2                         Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the engineer and/or the client.

3                         Developing and implementing project strategies.

4                         Managing project scope, timelines, and resources ensuring compliance and project delivery within budget and schedule.

5                         Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.

6                         Advise on a procurement strategy.

• Identify, analyze, develop responses to risks and managing risks.
• Allocate work to subcontractors after relevant authorization from management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, liaise with clients and other construction professionals.
• Advise on claims, disputes and contractual issues.

1                         Cost Management

2                         Preparing cost estimates and budgets.

3                         Managing contracts, including negotiation and administration.

4                         Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies

5                         Monitoring and controlling project costs, perform risk, value management and cost control.

6                         Assist in preparation and analysis of costing for tenders.

7                         Value completed work and arrange payments through following correct ISO Work Instruction.

Soft Skills Required:

1. Professional demeanour.
2. Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.
3. A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, time management and interpersonal skills.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills (Fully Bilingual).
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
10. Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.

In addition:

This job description is by no means exhaustive of duties and responsibilities that may be requested from the employee. The employee will be expected to perform any task, within the scope of his/her abilities, in order to ensure the good productive functioning. This job description will be an important tool for training and development as well as a guideline to minimum performance standards

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