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Quantity Surveying Technician

Port-of-Spain
Not disclosed
Fixed term contract
Updated 25/04/2025

Summary

The Quantity Surveying Technician (QST) provides support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor by carrying out delegated tasks. He/she is responsible for using Architects’ drawings to work out costings for building projects. The cost estimation will be used as input for procuring goods and services to ensure best value for money. The QST also provides technical support in monitoring costs related to the building/construction process as required.

Education, Knowledge and Experience

Technician’s Certificate in Quantity Surveying from an accredited academic institution
Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors will be considered an asset.

Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing large construction projects
Working knowledge of Building Codes
Ability to carry out site inspections
Ability to prepare cost estimations with a high degree of accuracy
Working knowledge of OSHA
Strong communication skills – verbal and written including presentation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions

Minimum of (5) years’ working experience performing similar functions in a large, diverse organization.

Equivalent combination of Qualification, Training and Experience

Key Functions and Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying:

Conducts research in order to estimate materials, time and labor costs associated with each project
Conducts research relevant to scope of works and provides conceptual estimates.
Assists in the preparation of and adherence to project cost budgets.
Assists in the valuation of work in progress as required, inclusive of preparing forecasts of final costs.
Measures quantities of materials etc. on site and determines the value of works in progress.
Prepares cost estimates/ Bills of Quantities for projects designed in-house or by subsidiary companies
Inspects works done by Developers and Contractors to determine compliance with specifications and to verify payments to be made to Contractors for works completed
Investigates claims for any additional works / variations and submits a report inclusive of recommendations as directed
Assists in validation and updates to project cost summaries during pre-construction and construction/closeout phases.
Assists in developing policies, procedures and standard operating procedures for the Unit
Monitors stages of construction and advise on actual costs against forecasts

Administration:

Prepares reports/Board Notes and any other documents in accordance with approved templates and timeframes as directed
Monitors current data relative to Project including labour, material and contractor cost forecasting
Conducts research to submit relevant QS related information to superior as directed
Assists in the records management function for the QS Unit

Performs any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned

The Office holder will be recruited on a contractual basis and unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged by the Corporation.

Kindly upload in a single file copies of relevant academic qualifications inclusive of Cover letter, CV and Police Certificate of Character.

All applications must be submitted by 4.00pm on May 08, 2025. Hard copy applications should be submitted to:

Divisional Manager, Human Resources, Level 5, UDeCOTT Head Office, 38-40 Sackville Street, Port of Spain

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