Quantity Surveyor

Organisation
National Works Agency
Reference
VAC-56566
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Construction & Building Service
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$5,198,035.00 per annum
Date Posted
20/04/2025
Expiry Date
06/05/2025
The Quantity Surveyor will provide cost estimates, interpret project plans, prepare contracts and bills of quantities, evaluate contractor submissions, and certify payments for construction projects.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • B.Sc. Degree in Quantity Surveying

 

Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience

  • Experience in roads, bridges, or buildings

 

Skill Requirements:

  • Highly developed team skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good analytical and judgement skills
  • Strong deductive reasoning and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving

 

Reporting Relationship:

  • Reports to: Manager, Quantity Surveying

 

Principal Functions:

  • Provide efficient preliminary estimates for building and civil engineering projects based on information from architects and civil engineers.
  • Interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, sketch plans, layouts, and other visual aids for accurate cost estimation.
  • Prepare detailed bills of quantities and contract documents for projects.
  • Evaluate cost breakdowns submitted by contractors, analyze variances in tender rates/prices, and assist in negotiations as needed.
  • Measure and value completed works, and prepare interim and final payment certificates.

 

 

 

 

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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