Lead Quantity Surveyor

Post Contract Commercial Lead for larger value projects which include the management of junior commercial team.

Responsibilities

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Assessment of the tender BOQ (Bill Of Quantities) vs the IFC (Issued For Construction) information received to update the BOQ accordingly.
• Float enquiries for obtaining final offers from supply chain and adjudicate updated quotations received.
• Prepare sub-contract orders and purchase orders; including drawings, Programme & BOQ’s.
• Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team.
• Prepare, Negotiate and Conclude Variations and Claims with Sub Contractors and Clients’.
• Prepare monthly project valuation and to ensure timely submittal to the employer
• Procure all necessary insurances and bonds for the project.
• Review and issue monthly payment certificates to subcontractors based upon the progress of works at site.
• General Contract administration including the drafting of contractual notices, such as notice of delay, variations & claims.
• Identify, collate, review, and submit variations to the Employer.
• Preparation of claims for extensions of time in the event of project delays including maintaining sufficient contemporary records.
• Undertake monthly cost reporting in collaboration with the project manager inclusive of all necessary budget forecasts.
• Prepare and conclude the subcontract and Employer final accounts upon project completion.
• Conclude all commercial matters that may arise during the defects liability period (DLP) ; including defects rectification, return of bonds & final retention releases.
• Ability to assist in the estimation of potential projects in the event the estimation department is at full capacity.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles

Qualifications

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Graduate in construction discipline or equivalent.

Years of Experience

• 7 to 10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 7 year experience in post contract Quantity Surveying

Knowledge and Skills

• Local market knowledge would be an advantage

Job Info

• Job Category Contracting/ Project Management