Job Description

Our client in the Construction Project & Financial Management industry is currently looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor or Estimator to be based in the Western Cape, Northern Suburbs area.Position: Junior Quantity Surveyor / EstimatorLocation: Bellville, Northern Suburbs, Western CapeThe successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a B.Tech or B.Sc degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar qualification
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Excellent computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook, Projects)
• xc2xb7 Experience in CCS will be an advantage.
• Familiar with relevant contracts and standards such as, JBCC 2000 Series, GCC (General Conditions of Contract),
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Must have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must have own transport.

• Prepare elemental cost estimates based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labour involved.
• Prepare tender and contractual documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.
• Management of Contract Instructions & Variation orders during Construction Phase
• Management of Fortnightly & Monthly Valuation & Payment Certificates during Construction Phase
• Monitor and track project progress. They are responsible for measuring and valuing variations in the work during the contract, arranging interim payments, and finalizing the account.
• Site visits and liaise with site managers and contractors / sub-contractors.
• Measurement of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports, and follow procedures and instructions in accordance with the business.
• Communicate regularly with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and always followed.
• Produce accurate measuring, data transfers, formulations, and calculations
• Work in a well-timed manner not to hold up the adjacent teams and project progress
• General administration
• Well-developed English & Afrikaans language skills (speak, read and write)

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