Quantity Surveyor Job Vacancy in Kenya

Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budget/preliminary cost estimate from preliminary drawings with view of establishing cost limit. Cost check during detailed design to ensure budget conforms to design.
• Taking measurements on site and from detailed drawings and preparing bills of quantities.
• Pricing bills of quantities.
• Cost control during implementation by costing change orders (variations) and advising on financial implications.
• Preparation of periodic/interim valuations of work done for issuance of certificate of payment by the Architect.
• Advising on the cost implications of design alternatives if considered
• Participating in tender action for the project.
• Preparation of tender analysis and evaluation reports for the project.
• Preparation of cash-flow projections (on the basis of the chosen tender and its construction program) to advice on the firm pattern of financial commitment throughout the project.
• Re-measure all provisional works as they are executed.

Requirements

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
• Proven record of at least 4 years of which 2 years should be specific to roads in a reputable organisation.
• Flexibility to varying working hours.
• A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
• This position is to be filled immediately.

Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV on or before 7th January 2012 to Jobs@hyoung.co.ke.

Clearly indicating the position on the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.