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Tuesday 25 March 2014

Quantity Surveyor (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Quantity Surveyor 
Our client a “One Stop Shop” for Repairs and maintenance jobs, targeted at Facility managers, schools, hotels, County Governments, Apartment blocks caretakers, tenants and landlords seeks to recruit a qualified Quantity Surveyor based in Nairobi.
Roles & Responsibilities: The individual will form part of an existing team in providing the following:
  • Preparation of tender and contract documents including Bill of Quantities
  • Preparing and analysing costings for tenders
  • Processing and submission of „Requests for Proposals Expression of Interest and Interest to Bid
  • Participating in establishing client‟s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
  • Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work as well as material/labour estimation
  • Performing risk, value management and cost control
  • Evaluating and reporting on contractual claims from contractors
  • Monitoring each stage of construction to make sure that costs are in line with forecasts as well as perform risk and value management
  • Checking to ensure that materials and equipment meet contract specifications and the ordered quantities meet with project estimations and budgets as well as advise on procurement strategies
  • Perform all Quality Assurance checks on all projects
  • Ability to prepare weekly & monthly reports on all ongoing projects
  • Checking valuations for payment to contractors
  • Providing leads to new businesses opportunities and have solid networks o Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Management.
Person Specifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Quantity Surveyor
  • 3 years hands on experience
  • Good computer software knowledge (Excel, Word, AutoCAD, 3D Max, Powerpoint, InDesign, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup & Project Symbols)
  • Sales and Marketing experience will be a plus
  • Be registered with BORAQS as a Quantity Surveyor
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • A self-motivated individual able to work with minimal or no supervision
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your (CV ONLY) and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted and please indicate Position Name on Subject Line.