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Eastern Cape: Quantity Surveyor (East London) posted by Datafin

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Quantity Surveyor (East London)Engineering/Technical ~ Other
Eastern Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic firm who specializes in investments and managing commercial property seeks the expertise of a Quantity Surveyor who has construction knowledge and 4 years post-qualification work experience. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates while managing and achieving maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management. You need to have a thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities and a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
DUTIES:
Construction Projects (Major and Minor) –
  • Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
  • Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
  • Assist the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
  • Derive best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
  • Certification and assessment of sub-contractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
  • Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts.
  • Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget performance and reforecasts.
  • Preparation and monitoring project cash flow forecasts.
Growth & Acquisitions Department assistance –
  • Assist with the structural assessment of potential building purchases.
  • Assist with cost estimates of remedial work required.
  • Assist with cost estimates of any re-development of potential new buildings.
  • Assist with the provision of construction activity programs.
  • Assist with tender documentation.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Relevant QS qualification (minimum ND Building/QS).
  • Have construction knowledge and 4 years post qualification work experience.
  • Have knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
  • Be able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
  • Able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
  • Have thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
  • Be capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
  • Be able to effectively manage sub-contractors, ensuring timeous execution of activities and deriving best value for the project.
  • Maintain an up to date measure of work done.
  • Produce monthly valuations/certifications.
  • Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
  • Guide, lead, monitor and manage subordinate staff.
  • Have a strong command of the JBCC contract law.
  • Have knowledge of development processes.
  • Be able to negotiate with Supply Chain.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Have an assertive demeanour.
  • Be able to function in a team environment.
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