Quantity Surveyor at Kenyatta National Hospital

 REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/QS/10/34 (1 POST)
Job Purpose

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Manager, Project Management for the provision of quantity surveyor services in the Hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review the draft designs and drawing by the Architect and provide cost estimates;
• Preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in consultation with the building and engineering consultants;
• Participate in tender evaluation before contract award;
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly projects progress meetings to provide guidance/ advise on areas at risk;
• Monitor projects while in progresses and advise the Project Manager and Management Committee on adherence to quantities and quality of materials and any cost changes anticipated;
• Assess completed work and prepare comprehensive reports that include costing to ensure that the Hospital does not over pay against a certificate. This report shall be timeously issued to the Project Manager;.
• Participate in negotiations between the Hospital and the Contractor on any arising cost disputes;
• Participate in the handover of projects from the Contractor to the Hospital upon completion;
• Participate in the preparation of final accounts; and
• Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry standards and practices. Prove of experience in compiling and following strict budgets, strong estimating and financial analysis skills.