Quantity Surveyor at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Reference Code:V/FT/15/2024

Job Purpose:

The Quantity Surveyor shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of the project, including managing the cost and helping to ensure that a project is completed within its projected budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  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.
•  Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in liaison with the building and engineering consultants.
•  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 Project Manager and Management Committee 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 overpay against a certificate. This report will 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 the Project from Contractor to the Hospital upon completion.
•  Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
• Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).
• Software Skills and Experience.
• Skilled at 3D Impressions and AutoCAD designs.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft programs.
• At leave four (4) years’ relevant and related work experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• 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.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes.
• Numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
• A thorough technical understanding of building construction methods.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.