Quantity Surveyor (Building Construction) at O'Spaces Nigeria Limited

General Responsibilities

• The QS will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful financial management of construction projects from inception to completion.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately estimating project costs, preparing detailed bills of quantities, managing contracts, and monitoring project progress in terms of costs and variations.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the overall efficiency and profitability of our construction projects.

Other duties and Responsibilities includes:

• Undertake a full range of pre and post contract quantity surveying services including Cost management for assigned projects.
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the building construction contract agreements.
• Champion the articulation and development of the Quantity Surveyor strategy and ensure alignment with the corporate strategies, business goals and objectives.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, Specifications and all contract documentation, ensuring that these comply with the project brief and timescale, budget estimates, all relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
• Determine the extent and value of building work executed for interim payments to sub-contractors and contractors.
• Assess and settle sub-contractor’s claims throughout the contracts.
• Inspect site for collation of information for monthly statement, assessing cost of works and expected final costs.
• Carry out site inspection and monitor work progress and efficient use of manpower and materials.
• Perform cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and contactor’s claims.
• Prepare reports with recommendations on new work and work in progress for project team members and supervisors so that progress can be monitored and appropriate decisions made.
• Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tender.
• Prepare and issue sub-contract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt.
• Prepare and issue material purchase orders and assessment of quotations upon receipt
• Complete tender documents for submission.
• Prepare specifications and/or Contractors proposals.
• Maintain contract documentation and advise on pre tender and post contract matters.
• Advise on procurement strategy.
• Carry out take offs for material procurement.
• Manage Sub-contract negotiation and letting.
• Prepare and submit interim, penutimate and final valuations.
• Carry out site measurement to ascertain work progress achieve.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in use.
• Perform and assess risk and value management and cost control.
• Agreement and certification of sub-contractors’ interim valuations and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in building construction, with a solid understanding of construction practices and methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost estimation, contracts, and relevant legislation.

Skills:

• Proficiency in using quantity surveying software and tools for cost estimation, billing, and project management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Professional certifications or memberships are preferred but not mandatory.