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Job Description
- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
- Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
- Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
- Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.
- Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
- Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
- Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
- Coordination with the design team for analyzing architectural and service drawings.
- Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
- Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
- Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, construction management or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry.
- Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
- Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
- Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lump sum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects.
- Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.