Quantity Surveyor
WIHCON
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Fixed term contract
- Updated 27/03/2025
- HRM
The Quantity Surveyor will manage the costs and contractual relationships associated with the Company’s construction projects thereby ensuring that projects are completed within budget. He/she will be integral in forecasting and pricing all project materials and resources.
Monitor costs changes/movements within the industry, associated with design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly. Prepare contracts, budgets, Bills of Quantities and all necessary documents for construction projects’ costs. Measure and value works completed on project sites. Preparing and submitting timely, detailed and precise project cost status. Reports must be accurate, unambiguous, grammatically correct and professionally organized. Manage the procurement of services of contractors and/or subcontractors in conjunction with the Company’s Project Managers. Submission of tenders for construction projects is a major focus of the Company and the Quantity Surveyor will assist in identifying such opportunities, manage the tender process and prepare all relevant tender documents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages the Preparation of Tenders
Prepare Project Development Budgets
Prepare Project Proposals to facilitate Joint Venture Agreements and Partnerships
Review and Approve all Cost Estimates/Bills of Quantities/Take-Offs prepared by the Estimating Team
Maintain Costing Database
Assist in undertaking Site Suitability Assessments for Prospective Projects
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Numeracy and excellent budgeting
The ability to successfully negotiate
Possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong work ethics, organized, excellent leadership abilities combined with excellent written and oral communication
Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
Comprehensive knowledge industry practices, procedures and players
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Projects, PowerPoint etc.) and commercial estimating software such as Timberline/Sage Estimating and CostX
ATTRIBUTES
Excellent and energetic team player
Creative and resourceful
Self-motivated
Entrepreneurial mindset
Detail oriented, results driven, confident and forward-thinking individual
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or other related field
Postgraduate Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Minimum Ten years of Experience in Construction Estimating
TRAINING
Project Management
Preparing Tender and Contract Documents.
Microsoft Office Suite Applications
Leadership Training
