Principal Quantity Surveyor at Sports Kenya

This officer will report to the Director Project Management. An officer at this level will be responsible for the management and coordination of all Quantity Surveyor works of Sports Kenya.

Job Description

• Review construction plans and prepare quantity requirements;
• Scrutinize maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals;
• Prepare project cost and budgetary estimates under the direction of the Architect;
• Prepare both itemized quantities and commensurate costs pertaining to the project throughout the development of the project from inception to completion;
• Scrutinize maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals;
• Select and/or source construction materials;
• Keep track of materials and ordering more when requires;
• Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, contractors, project managers and site engineers;
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation;
• Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents;
• Keep track of materials and order more when required;
• Document any changes in design and update budgets;
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders; and
• Any other duties that may from time to time be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar;
• Construction estimating or finance experienced is advantageous;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Sound knowledge of construction;
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize;
• Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT and equivalent software; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.