TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Feasibility to Final Account

Tafadzwa

Job Description

Our client is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) to be responsible for the span of the entire lifecycle of a project, from feasibility through to final account. 1x Cape Town office and 1x Johannesburg Office.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION Education
  • Registered PrQS
  • BSc or BTech in Quantity Surveying (from a SACQSP-accredited university or university of technology)
  • Alternatively, an Honours or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics may be advantageous
Experience
  • Minimum: 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in quantity surveying, of which at least 3-5 years should be at a senior or lead level
  • Government/public sector projects experience
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Preparing feasibility studies and preliminary cost estimates
  • Developing detailed cost plans and budgets
  • Drafting and analyzing Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
  • Managing the tendering process, including tender documentation and evaluation
  • Advising on procurement strategies
  • Cost control and management during construction
  • Valuation of work done and issuing of payment certificates
  • Contract administration (e.g., dealing with variations, extensions of time, claims)
  • Managing final accounts and close-out processes
  • Managing project budgets ranging from mid-size to large-scale developments
  • Advising clients on cost-saving and value engineering measures
  • Preparing and presenting financial reports to stakeholders

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$63,450/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Coordination Monitoring Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
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