Internal Position No.: 
69 of 2016

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

  1. Prepare Bill of Quantities, Tender Documents, Contract documents, cost estimates for building and infrastructure works efficiently.
  2. Assist in the pre-qualification of Contractors for infrastructure projects to ensure Contractors are qualified to carry out the job.
  3. Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of tenders for Government Contracts to ensure the best price is accepted without extracting on quality.
  4. Determine unit rates for merchandise utilised by the Department and other government departments.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Assist with settlement of disputes between contractors and clients.
  8. Administer and maintain records and systems ensuring security of data.
  9. Conduct labour and material assessments to ensure efficiency.
  10. 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
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