ROLE: Quantity Surveyor
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time


JOB SUMMARY
Co-ordinate with Project Manager, Engineers, Financial / Cost Accountant, Procurement and Commercial Team to ensure compliance in contracting, negotiating and effective costing of a project from start to end date.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs.
• Prepare cost analysis based on engineering estimates, architectural drawings, materials required and labour involved.
• Prepare cost plans to enable project team produce practical designs for all projects by liaising with engineers, architect and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and assist in negotiating tenders from contractors and subcontractors.
• Communicate regularly with project team and subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times.
• Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Supply all relevant information to the Head of Department and the Managing Director for review at the specified interval set.
• Commercial vetting of subcontractor tenders and contracts.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
• Advise on property taxes, regulations, and local laws.
• Source maintenance costs and facilities management for clients.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
• Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates.
• Analyze completed projects to determine ROI and compare.

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Multi-tasking, self-motivated, energetic team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent reasoning, problem-solving and decision making ability.
• Analysis and interpretation of result.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and follow up skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate working teams.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Construction Costing Software (CANDY).
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solution.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
• BSc / B.Tech degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or any other relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 - 10years’ experience inquantity surveying, general construction, FMCG or any other related field.
• Candidate must have required Professional Certificates.
• Candidate must be a certified member of NIQS, QSRBN and other Professional bodies.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry.

SALARY
Attractive

APPLICATION
Forward applications to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘QS-21’ as subject before 21th November, 2018. Only suitable applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews.