Submitted by ACorbin on 16 August 2016 - 9:50am
Internal Position No.:
69 of 2016
Department:
Role Summary
The successful applicant will provide assistance within the unit to ensure all quantity surveying related matters are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare Bill of Quantities, Tender Documents, Contract documents, cost estimates for building and infrastructure works efficiently.
- Assist in the pre-qualification of Contractors for infrastructure projects to ensure Contractors are qualified to carry out the job.
- Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of tenders for Government Contracts to ensure the best price is accepted without extracting on quality.
- Determine unit rates for merchandise utilised by the Department and other government departments.
- Evaluate contractors work, submit payment requests and prepare certificates for payment to ensure a high standard of work has been completed and payment is made.
- Prepare cost reports at the end of each project to ensure figures for future records and prepare final accounts and documents as required for closing out contracts.
- Assist with settlement of disputes between contractors and clients.
- Administer and maintain records and systems ensuring security of data.
- Conduct labour and material assessments to ensure efficiency.
- Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Good to Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Good to Excellent knowledge of contract forms such as FICIC, AIA, JCT and FIDIC
- Good to Excellent knowledge of Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Land Surveying principles
- Good to Excellent knowledge of project management, cost estimating, forecasting techniques
- Good to Excellent knowledge of construction industry and the built environment
- Good to Sound knowledge of relevant computer software applications
- Good to Sound analysis and decision-making skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player
Closing Date:
Friday, 16 September 2016
Vacancy Listing: