Quantity Surveyor at Nairobi Hospital

REF: QS/10/19 –FIXED CONTRACT

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate at the Project initiation stage and advise on cost estimates for the proposals presented.
• Working with the user division and other stake holders in developing the business case for the approval of the project.
• Participate during the presentation of Project brief to the Architect on the Project specification and timelines.
• Review the draft designs and drawing from the Architect and give cost estimates.
• Give cost estimates for the detailed final drawings and designs, including mechanical, electrical, and structural from the Architect.
• Participate in tender evaluation before contract award.
• Participate in site handover to the contractors.
• Participate in the daily, weekly and Monthly Projects progress meetings and advise on areas at risk.
• Monitor the Project as it progresses and advise the Head Support Services on adherence to quantities and quality of materials and any cost changes anticipated.
• Assess completed work and prepare a report including costing to ensure the Hospital does not over pay against a certificate. This report will be timeously issued to the Project Manager and the Head of Support Services.
• Participate in negotiations between the Hospital and the Architect on any arising cost disputes.
•  Participate in the handover of the Project from Architect to the Hospital upon completion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Proven Experience in engineering projects of at least 10 years in projects of value above Ksh.100M.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry standards and practices.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft programs.
• Highly skilled person with an eye for details and quality
• Forward planning capability

Competences 

• Creativity, quality focus, planning, people management, result oriented, commercial / business skills, partnering, communication.