Quantity Surveyor at Outrival HR Solutions

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising on procurement, financial and contractual management of Construction Projects
• Responsible for preparation of detailed BQs and specifications for construction works
• Prepare project cost and budgetary estimates under the supervision of the Architecture
• Preparation of schedule of materials for construction.
• Assess and monitor construction costs throughout the project life.
• Scrutinize maintenance and material costs to ensure best deals are acquired
• Collecting and maintaining construction cost data while keeping track of all materials.
• Administer relevant parts of construction contracts, including construction phase cost management.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications appropriate to developing cost estimates and monitoring construction expenditures
• Analyze and benchmark construction costs based on historical project costs.

Qualifications, skills & Competencies

• Degree in Quantity Survey or Building Economics or its equivalent and above;
• Have valid registration by the Board of Registration of Architects and Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK).
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a similar role in a busy environment preferably private entity.
• Have demonstrable professional experience, competence and proven leadership ability.
• Thorough technical understanding of building construction methods
• Demonstrable ability to work within set and strict deadlines
• High level of Integrity and good moral standing.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.