Eden: Quantity Surveyor – Knysna posted by Synergy Human Resources

Duties: Accurate, well-annotated valuation and re-measurement of the complete main contractors scope of work on various projects. Measurement of all labour-only sub-contractors work fortnightly and calculation of the sub-contractors Payment Due Adjudicate and prepare contracts with sub-contractors (Nominated/Selected/Domestic & Labour-Only) Prepare Joint Building Contracts Committee contracts for new projects and submit them to the Financial Manager / Commercial Manager for signing with client Maintain accurate As Built records of all main contractors scope of work, ensuring records are well-annotated and use marked-up drawings Take progress photographs on a Fortnightly basis and maintain printed photo files. Responsible for purchasing and ordering of high value and Long Lead items Refer to the allowable in the Project BOQ and follow good purchasing practice Compile Tender Packs for Selected/Nominated/Domestic Sub-contracted works, adjudicate returned tenders and place orders for the Sub-contract Package Preparation and submission of Monthly Valuations (Progress Claims) for the Main Contractors work on contractual due dates Evaluation of nominated and domestic Sub-contractors progress claims prior to submission to the PQS Prepare and present monthly Cost Reports to Management Prepare the Final Account in liaison with the Contracts Manager and agree on Final Account with Client PQS Liaise with and assisting CIC Buyer Measure, prepare, resource and submit (Tenders) Bills of Quantity in CANDY QTO Assist Commercial Manager with re-measuring projects under their control Load projects from CANDY and export resources to Build Smart Integration Update CCS Resource Lists on a regular basis Requirements: Higher Diploma / National Diploma / Degree in Quantity Surveying Must be proficient in CANDY CCS (Construction Computer Software) Must have extensive experience in up-market residential construction Extensive knowledge of the Construction process, and related fields. Knowledge of JBCC Building Contract Agreement and general contract terms and conditions Excellent communicate skills Team player Must be meticulous and systematic Must have problem-solving skills Sound financial understanding Commercial nature/orientation to contracts Must have contactable references