SUMMARY:
Quantity Surveyor
Project based fixed term contract
Operations Division
Based at Head Office East London
Total Guaranteed Package: R 797, 948.28
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Qualifications BSc\/B Tech in Quantity Surveying (NQF 7) Project Management Qualification will be an added advantage Required Professional Registration Registration with SACQSP (South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession) as a professional Quantity Surveyor Minimum Experience: Minimum of Three Years' experience post registration as a professional Quantity Surveyor. Proven track record in managing high level projects, managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects Experience in water infrastructure environment, will be an added advantage Key Outputs: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Special Programmes, the employee will: Education Facilities Guidelines and National Education norms & standards. Develop tender document specifications. Lifecycle costing analysis. Price and estimate of jobs based on site visits. Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs Estimate the quantity and costs of materials Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) about the publication of tender documents Co-ordinate project needs with the Contractor\/consultant Prepare contracts and documents. Develop cash flow projections. Provide inputs to life cycle costing. Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials Analyse costs for maintenance and additional building needs Track changes in plans or constructions; update budgets Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants Prepare internal costing of projects Act as a liaison between clients and site managers\/engineers Keep track of construction materials and inventory Identify potential financial or construction risks Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and\/or estimated costs Price tender bill of quantities. Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project Make inputs to Special Conditions of the Contract to ensure that specialised standards and criteria will be met Give inputs to the design team to ensure that designers take all alternatives into account while doing the planning and the design of projects Analyse completion reports and investigate if projects can be accepted as completed . Measure and value the work done on site. Investigate information regarding failures and propose remedial actions to ensure that similar defects do not occur in future Co-ordinate projects with other role-players Measure quantities of material required for site. Measure sub-contractors work on site and prepare sub-contractors' payments. Track changes for construction work and adjusting of budget projections. Ensure final accounts are correctly compiled as per EFMS check list Submit final accounts to Department of Public Works for approval. Perform any changes to final accounts and finalise. Meet with ECDoE and submit Close out reports as per EFMS check list. Key Competencies: Ability to conduct feasibility studies, estimating and pricing, bill production, final accounts, payment certificates, close out report and project management. Knowledge of OHS Act Knowledge of Environmental Act Knowledge of Contract Construction (construction, materials, pricing, and industry) Knowledge of Management Processes In-depth contract knowledge of GCC 2015, JBCC, etc. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes, Knowledge of PFMA Good overall knowledge of the water industry Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills Ability to organize, plan, and strategize Above average networking abilities Computer Literacy: knowledge of excel and power point presentation Valid unendorsed driver's license The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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