QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Tasks and Resposnibilities prior to contracts being awarded: Estimating: Measuring off plan to determine size/scope of works The above can be done at least three times due to drawing revisions Prepartion of quote - Generally concluded with General Manage Quantity Surveying: Drawing up Material allowable for purchasing Setting up cost report to determine the budget for the project Ensuring that orders are met within the allowable Variation order calculation Progress claims submission Updating cost reports Providing general information as requested by Main Contractor Re-measure of projects and revised boq as and when drawing revisions are recieved Daily Tasks: Between the 15th and 22nd progress claims are submitted All the above tasks are carried out during the course of the month Quieter periods generally occur for one week as is normally the second week if the month. However this can be dependent on tenders General tidying and admin tasks are carried out during the quiet period It must be noted that daily tasks cannot be definitive as tasks can change due to information requested by either the General Manager. Site or the Main Contractor. Other Tasks Include: Pricing, estimation and measuirng quantities off plans for tenders and quotes Preparation of Quotation Submitting tenders Make up and submit monthly c.aims for all projects Measuirng and complying all variation orders on all project claims Following up on claims Following up on payments Sort uncertified measures in claims Payment certificates for subcontractors Checking and confirming work done for subcontractors to be paid Comply monthly cost reports Handling of all project guarantees Preparing final account for all completed projects Following up on all retentions and outstanding amounts Signing off all purchase orders Day to Day and all other quantity surveying as required on all projects Providing general information as requested by main contractors on all projects Required: Matric BTech Degree in Quantity Surveying 5-8 Years Experience Ability to function under pressure Willingness to learn Able to live on the edge Should you wish to apply for this position please send cvs to