Quantity Surveyor (QS) at Session Blue Contractors

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The Quantity Surveyor will manage and oversee construction project costs from initial budgeting and estimation through to final accounts. The role will involve tendering, contract administration, cost control, and financial management of projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project consultants, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that projects are delivered within budget, in compliance with contractual requirements, and to the required quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project budgets, cost plans, and financial projections to guide execution.
• Taking-off and measurement from drawings and project documents.
• Preparation of cost estimates, tender documents and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
• Support the tendering process, including Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for suppliers and subcontractors
• Participate in tender evaluation, contractor selection and drafting of subcontract agreements.
• Preparation of interim applications, including completed work, items on site, and subcontractors, and timely submission to the Client.
• Manage construction contractual documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Prepare weekly and periodic project reports detailing cost performance, budget utilization, commitments, and forecasts.
• Identify cost overruns, budget variances, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Process payment certificates in line with contractual agreements as well as prepare and finalize project accounts upon completion.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients on cost matters.
• Monitor and track project expenditures, labour, material usage against approved budgets to ensure financial control
• Attend progress meetings when required and perform any other duties or tasks assigned.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ hands - on experience in the Construction Industry
• Membership of a professional body i.e. Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK)/Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) or both.
• Knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.