Quantity Surveyor/Property Officer

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director Facilities, Property and Transport, the incumbent will provide expertise in the drafting of Authority’s construction contracts. The incumbent will also manage the administration of contracts and appraise/approve contract payments, ensuring compliance with established standards, preparing estimates and bill of quantities, GoJ guidelines and regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Participates in meetings;
• Delegates and oversees the functions of reports; 
• Participates in meetings amongst stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved;
• Assists in the preparation of operational reports; 
• Gives assistance in the preparation of Technical Reports for new and ongoing projects. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares preliminary estimates for all building and civil engineering works;
• Reviews the preliminary development budget to ascertain costing of proposed developments; 
• Identifies proactively and addresses space utilization inefficiencies to optimize workplace layouts; 
• Develops, monitors and maintains cost records for labour and materials, and for overall contract cost of the Authority’s completed designs; 
• Assists in the co-ordination of designs for building and subdivision plans to ensure cost efficiency in standards and specifications; 
• Produces all estimating data for the preparation of programmes and annual budgets;
• Validates external bills; 
• Assists the Civil Engineer in conducting appraisal designs; 
• Produces designs using AutoCAD and other similar applications; 
• Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, payouts and other visual aids;
• Participates in evaluations; 
• Stays current on trends relating to flexible workspaces, and smart building technologies, to advise on cost-effective solutions; 
• Assists with contracts; 
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Oral Communication 
• Written Communication 
• Leadership 
• Integrity 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Teamwork and Cooperation 
• Initiative 
• Problem Solving and Decision making 

Technical: 

• Demonstrates awareness of and/or anticipates changing environmental trends, market opportunities and competitive threats. Develops a clear vision of the desired future state of the NFA. 
• Knowledge of the Fisheries Act 2018 and other relevant legislation, policies, guidelines of the National Fisheries Authority. 
• Sound knowledge of GOJ Procurement Policies and Guidelines 
• Working knowledge of the Master Builders JIIC agreement & labour rates.
• Working knowledge of the Building Code stipulated by the Jamaica Institute of Quantity Surveyors. 
• Knowledge of the contract administration process and the established forms of contracts.
• Project/Construction Management experience. 
• Working knowledge of standard and specialized computer applications.
• Sound knowledge of Auto CAD and Microsoft applications 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc. Degree in Quantity Surveying 
• Five (5) years related working experience 
• Experience in building, roads, bridges and any other civil works 
• Project Management training. 
• Holder of a General Driver’s License 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Islandwide travelling 
• Exposure to dust, excess water and chemicals 
• Required to work beyond normal working hours 
• Might be required, on occasions, to work on weekends and holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.