Job Description

Leading construction company based in the Maitland in need of a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 3 - 4 years' experience within the construction / engineering industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects related to cost estimation, budgeting and financial control throughout the entire project lifecycle. Working closely with the project team, you will contribute to the successful completion of various construction and development projects in Cape Town.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Weekly & Monthly meetings with all the operational department heads as scheduled

Site Clarification meetings for tenders & quotations as required

Attend meetings with Client representatives to clarify queries with claims, quotations as required

Compiling all the quotations for services rendered to customers for approval

Compiling all tender documents for approval

Setting up of Quotation

Requesting of pricing for materials required for the quotation

Compile Monthly Claims for work done

Follow up on Claim approvals and invoicing

Compile monthly costing reports

Measurement and certification

Contract management and administration

Estimation

Basic Financial reporting and cash management

Strong Administrative skills

Knowledgeable in construction law

Identifying opportunities and new rate

Pricing of contract instructions & chasing approval of cost with client to avoid working at Risk

Submitting extension of time claims and costing of them where necessary

Agreeing of final accounts with both sub-contractors and client

Liaise with professional team
Measure and produce monthly claims
Sub-contractor payments
Measure and produce labour only sub-contractor payments
Place suppliers orders
Control project costs / waste
Assist with cost reporting incl. cash flow
Procure Pricing / quotes for tenders/boq's
Sub-contractor appointments

Qualifications

Grade 12

National Diploma / B.Tech (Quantity Surveying)

Minimum 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying - applicants should have appropriate experience, across a range of projects, with a medium to large construction company.

Computer Literate: MS Office & experience with Works Programme (Grantt) or WinQS software, CCS will be adv.

Possession of a valid driver's license and access to own transport for site visits

Skills:

Be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations

Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

A proactive and organized approach to work, capable of meeting tight deadlines

A team player who can also work independently, taking ownership of assigned tasks

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents or give us a call.

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R25000,00 - R30000,00 per month

Work Location: In person