Quantity Surveyor – Knysna

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Duties:

  • Accurate, well-annotated valuation and re-measurement of the complete main contractors scope of work on various projects.
  • Measurement of all labour-only sub-contractors work fortnightly and calculation of the sub-contractors Payment Due
  • Adjudicate and prepare contracts with sub-contractors (Nominated/Selected/Domestic & Labour-Only)
  • Prepare Joint Building Contracts Committee contracts for new projects and submit them to the Financial Manager / Commercial Manager for signing with client
  • Maintain accurate As Built records of all main contractors scope of work, ensuring records are well-annotated and use marked-up drawings
  • Take progress photographs on a Fortnightly basis and maintain printed photo files.
  • Responsible for purchasing and ordering of high value and Long Lead items
  • Refer to the allowable in the Project BOQ and follow good purchasing practice
  • Compile Tender Packs for Selected/Nominated/Domestic Sub-contracted works, adjudicate returned tenders and place orders for the Sub-contract Package
  • Preparation and submission of Monthly Valuations (Progress Claims) for the Main Contractors work on contractual due dates
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  • Evaluation of nominated and domestic Sub-contractors progress claims prior to submission to the PQS
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  • Prepare and present monthly Cost Reports to Management
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  • Prepare the Final Account in liaison with the Contracts Manager and agree on Final Account with Client PQS
  • Liaise with and assisting CIC Buyer
  • Measure, prepare, resource and submit (Tenders) Bills of Quantity in CANDY QTO
  • Assist Commercial Manager with re-measuring projects under their control
  • Load projects from CANDY and export resources to Build Smart Integration
  • Update CCS Resource Lists on a regular basis
  • Capture and maintain Site Instruction Request Register, submit SIRR to principal agent for site instructions, and include summary in monthly claim to professional quantity surveyor
  • Maintain record if internal contra charges to mitigate claims from subcontractors for remedial work
Requirements:
  • Higher Diploma / National Diploma / Degree in Quantity Surveying
  • Must be proficient in CANDY (Construction Computer Software)
  • Must have extensive experience in up-market residential construction
  • Extensive knowledge of the Construction process, and related fields.
  • Knowledge of JBCC Building Contract Agreement and general contract terms and conditions
  • Excellent communicate skills
  • Team player
  • Must be meticulous and systematic
  • Must have problem-solving skills
  • Sound financial understanding
  • Commercial nature/orientation to contracts
  • Must have contactable references

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1316497
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned