Follows up on the pre and post-contract administration of projects assigned;
Prepares tender bid documents;
Reviews work specifications, take-off quantity, costing and liaise with contractors and suppliers;
Understands the contractual terms and works to ensure that other stakeholders such as Project Team Members, Accounts and Finance understands and complies with the terms;
Assists the Senior/Commercial Managers with all daily commercial operations including coverage of duties in their absence;
Provides effective support to Project Team and establishing good working relationship with Project Managers, Clients, contractors and sub-contractors;
Assists in resolving contractual and commercial issues with clients, contractors and suppliers;
Co-ordinates the procurement of materials and suppliers for the projects and ensuring expenses within budget;
Assists to evaluate contractors and sub-contractors’ bids and recommends awards for contracts as appropriate;
Monitors closely the project costs and puts up project cost reports on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis;
Ensures effective cost control of projects and that all purchases are within budgets;
Puts up budget reporting on a regular basis;
Negotiates with vendors for cost reduction of purchases;
Verifies all payments are in order before payments by Company;
Monitors all payment collections;
Performs closing of final account;
Attends to all contract administration matters and maintains proper documentation of the project;
Attends site and other meetings as required;
Assists to coach and train junior Quantity Surveyors.
Job Requirements:
Degree in Quantity Surveying/Building Sciences/Engineering
4 to 6 years of professional working experience in quantity surveying
Proficient in supporting projects of higher project value