The purpose of this position is to provide expertise in cost management, estimation, and financial analysis for construction projects ensuring projects are completed within budget by preparing estimates, monitoring expenses, assessing variations, and providing cost advice thereby playing a crucial role in maximising project profitability.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sub-Contractor Valuations
- Cost Management
- Procurement / Appointments
- Contract Administration
- Cost Reporting
- Risk Management
- Final Accounts
- Innovation and Self Development
- Evaluating Subcontractor claims by measuring and evaluating work done on-site for payment applications.
- Present draft valuation to construction manager
- Present valuation documentation to relevant office personnel for approval
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, quantities, and activities.
- Monitor project costs and identify areas for cost savings.
- Manage variations and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes are followed.
- Track efficiencies and report to relevant personnel
- Tracking of materials
- Finalise all rate buildups
- Prepare Bill of Materials
- Send out RFQs to relevant contractors
- Prepare tender adjudication reports and submit to relevant personnel
- Assist in the procurement process, including tendering and subcontractor selection.
- Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate prices.
- Track and follow up on long lead items
- Update procurement schedule in collaboration with the construction manager
- Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to the site.
- Prepare Letter of Appointments (LOA’s)
- Oversee payment disputes and ensure resolution
- Prepare costings for Non-conformance Reports
- Issue tracking document to office QS for inclusion in cost report
- Identify potential risks to the project budget and schedule.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team.
- Monitor and report on risk factors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare progressive final accounts with subcontractors
- Perform final account negotiation
- Identify areas of innovation that may lead to increased productivity, automation, reduced costs, time and material wastages and increased profitability
- Actively seek out and attend job related learning and development interventions
Qualifications and Requirements
- Grade 12
- B. Sc / B. Tech – Quantity Surveying
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WinQS and DimX/Planswift Software
