Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
• Estimate the quantity and costs of materials
• Prepare contracts and documents
• Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
• Analyze costs for maintenance and additional building needs
• Track changes in plans or constructions; update budgets
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Hire and document contractors and subcontractors
• Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers
• Keep track of construction materials and inventory
• Identify potential financial or construction risks
• Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and/or estimated costs
• Prepare payments for contractors and subcontractors
• Document progress, materials, and reports on project
• 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 costs

• BSc: Quantity Surveying;
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience;
• contactable references;
• Must be affiliated with the SACQSP;
• Extensive experience on large building projects commercial and residential;
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and CCS;
• BSc/BTech in Quantity Surveying;
• 5-10 years experience on building projects;
• B.Sc or B.Tech in Quantity Surveying;
• Proficiency in Construction Costing Software (CCS);
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Minimum 3 years experience within construction or property development industry;
• Experience in Cost X or similar measuring software;
• Projects experience gained on residential and commercial building developments;
• Experience gained working for property development companies.

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