Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Preparation of cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, monthly valuation on site, site measurements;  preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementations of development projects for various departments and agencies;
•  Counter checking of site measurements and valuations, variation orders, calculation of fluctuations and preparation of final accounts;
•  Cost Analysis and cost planning from already completed projects;
•  Contract documentation;
•  Handling contract/project management issues;
•  Administration and supervision of all staff under him/her;
•  Supervise Quantity Surveying services in the County;
•  Progress reporting/performance appraisals; and
•  Any other duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment.

•  Kenyan citizenship;
•  A Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or its equivalent from a recognized University in Kenya. Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
•  Nine (9) years relevant working experience as a Quantity Surveyor;
•  Been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) as a professional Quantity Surveyor;
•  Corporate membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) OR Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
•  Advanced Computer Skills (MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access); and
•  Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability
• required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of quantity surveying function.