Job Vacancies at Corporate Staffing

Gross Salary:  Very Competitive,

Location: Nairobi,

Our client is a leading engineering and contracting company specialized in designing and executing electrical works, with the main focus being in the corporate market. They seek to hire a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who will be responsible for calculating major construction cost estimates, and you will be involved in the planning, development, negotiation, and contract execution of a project.

Responsibilities

• Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects.
• Researching construction documents and analysing specifications.
• Preparing estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling project work.
• Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
• Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
• Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
• Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status.
• Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
• Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required.
• Measurement and pricing of prospective tender projects.
• Preparation of monthly contract cost reports.
• Settlement of final accounts.
• Attending and updating regular meetings with clients.
• Providing contractual advice to the project manager.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent degree.
• At least 9 – 15 years of experience from site management to project management
• Must have experience in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
• Experience in Power project (Solar, Biomass, Thermal) will be an added advantage
• Exceptional time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Brilliant management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent research, proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to travel extensively and perform site visits.