Quantity Surveyor, East Africa
Construction | Nairobi, Kenya
Responsibilities:
Providing general cost planning and control advice for decision making.
Formulating and updating all necessary tools for data collection, process planning, monitoring and control, and analyses.
Carrying out life-cycle cost projections, estimations and computations for decision making
Prescribing and constantly reviewing specifications, work methods, processes and procedures with a view towards maximizing cost efficiency.
Carrying out cost computations, preparation of budget templates, budget reviews and updates
Formulating, reviewing, monitoring and updating payment processes, procedures, controls and tools in consultation with the Finance Department.
Reviewing and approving payment documentation including site documents, relevant procurement and accounting documents
Determination and forecasting of construction costs including adjustment policy, planning and implementation.
Determining periodic workload-based construction funds requirements as required for financial decision-making.
Carrying out cost studies and surveys including cost comparatives, component/elemental cost analyses and real-time cost performance analyses.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
High accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Systems and formal standardisation orientation
Problem solving/decision making
Information gathering skills
Analytical and interpretation skills
Excellent people management skills
Ability to be adaptable and flexible
Specialist Knowledge Required:
Statistical analysis knowledge shall be an added advantage
Preferred Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in a busy and dynamic work environment.
Handled multiple projects in multiple locations concurrently.
Excellent knowledge of the Kenyan construction market.
Qualifications
Degree in Quantity Surveying.
Master’s degree in Construction Management or Project management shall be an added advantage.
Professional
Relevant Professional registration
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