Quantity Surveyor (CSA)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Pre-Construction Phase (Cost Planning & Procurement)

·       BOQ Preparation and Estimate: Create detailed estimates of materials and labor, specifically focusing on Civil, Structural, and Architectural Bill of Quantities (BOQ).

·       Project Cost Forecast and Budgeting: Establish the financial baseline and overall budget for the CSA portions of the project.

·       Value Engineering: Review CSA designs for cost-effectiveness and propose material or structural alternatives to optimize the budget without compromising quality.

·       Tendering and Bidding of Works: Manage the bidding process for the General Contractor and Owner Supplied Materials (OSM) related to CSA trades.

·       Commercial Evaluation & Contracts: Lead the commercial evaluation of bids, facilitate negotiations, and handle the drafting and review of contracts for awarded works.

B. Construction Phase (Financial Control & Administration)

·       Cost Control and Monitoring: Continuously track expenses and cash flow against the established baseline to ensure the project stays within budget.

·       Progress Billing Evaluation: Review and validate the General Contractor's and CSA trade contractors' billing against actual site progress.

·       Change Order Management: Manage changes to the scope (Variation Orders) and strictly evaluate their cost implications to prevent budget overruns.

·       Contract Administration: Oversee the execution of contract terms and ensure financial compliance from all CSA contractors.

·       OSM Delivery Monitoring: Track the financial aspects and delivery schedules of Owner Supplied Materials related to structural and architectural finishes.

C. Post-Construction Phase (Financial Closeout)

·       Final Billing and Change Order Reconciliation: Reconcile all final contractor costs, retention releases, and approved change orders.

·       Final Project Cost Report: Produce a comprehensive financial report detailing the total project costs for the CSA scope upon project completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:
·       Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Architecture.

·       Work Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or commercial management within the construction industry.