Kiu Construction Quantity Surveyor Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor

Summary: Our client, Kiu Construction currently specializes in building roads and bridges in Kenya. The company is in its growth phase and currently making inroads to other sectors. 

They are currently looking to hire dynamic, passionate and qualified professionals to join their team and work together to achieve the organizational goals. 

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Quantity Surveyor will ensure accurate project costing, ensure projects are within budgeted costs and certificates are received timely and accurate. 

He/she will also be required to support site procurements and report on the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect or the client
• Undertaking cost analysis for sites and projects
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
• Take overall responsibility to ensure project completion certificates are issued on time and are accurate.
• Liaising  with project managers, architects and contractors
• Performing risk, value management and cost control
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
• Preparing and analysing costing for tenders
• Providing advice on contractual claims
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use

Requirements

• University degree in quantity surveying, construction or civil engineering.
• 5 years direct work experience in a similar role in busy construction set up.
• Planning, time management, prioritization, multi-tasking and documentation skills are a prerequisite.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and in using the internet.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Customer service skills an asset.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

How to Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Saturday 29th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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