Quantity Surveyor: Developments (Stellenbosch)
Engineering/Technical ~ Other
Stellenbosch – Western Cape – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
A growing dynamic Investment and Commercial Property Management Firm seeks the technical expertise of a Quantity Surveyor to join its team. You will accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates, help compile budgets, produce monthly Valuations/Certifications while assisting the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs. The successful incumbent must possess a suitable Quantity Surveying-related tertiary qualification – minimum ND Building/QS, have 2-4 years post-qualification work experience with a solid understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities. You will also need a strong command of the JBCC contract law, be knowledgeable of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work & be able to read, comprehend construction working drawings and utilise drawings to extract quantities accurately.
DUTIES:
Construction Projects –
- Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
- Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in Subcontractor control and budget management.
- Assist the Site Management teams by the provision of construction activity programs.
- Certification and assessment of Subcontractors invoices / claims and process for payment.
- Liaise and assist the Accounts Department in compiling budget.
- Produce monthly Valuations/Certifications.
- Prepare monthly cost report where cost versus allowable can be scrutinised.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- A relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification (Minimum ND Building/QS).
Experience/Skills –
- Have Construction knowledge and 2 – 4 years post qualification work experience.
- A thorough understanding of construction drawings ensuring logical sequencing of construction activities.
- Capable of accurate measurement work, ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for projects.
- A strong command of the JBCC contract law.
- Have knowledge of development processes.
- Knowledge of the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
- Able to read and comprehend construction working drawings.
- Know how to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Can function in a team environment.