Quantity Surveyor at Efficacy Construction Company

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join its construction team. You will be responsible for managing project costs, contracts, and financial risk throughout the construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review scope of work, project preambles, drawings, and specifications
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, considering materials, labour, and overhead costs
• Liaise with site construction teams to finalize and certify physical work completed to facilitate subcontractor payments
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with agreement terms
• Identify potential financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Assess project designs for cost-effectiveness and propose alternatives that maintain quality standards
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to contracts
• Monitor quantities of materials received, issued, and used at site by subcontractors to support weekly progress reporting
• Assess change work orders and variations (from subcontractors and clients) in line with the contract of agreement
• Monitor payment flow to subcontractors against budget quantities and actual progress made
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents and negotiate with contractors to select suitable bids
• Evaluate material specifications and vendor/subcontractor prices against project specifications
• Monitor projects concerning budgeted costs, demand forecasts, and time overruns to ensure timely execution
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare bills of quantities and subcontractor valuations
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver cost reductions and process simplification

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying
• Must be a Registered Quantity Surveyor
• 5 years of work experience (procurement experience is an added advantage)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of construction
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent relationship-building skills

Location

Lagos, Nigeria