Senior Quantity Surveyor at an Infrastructure Investment and Development Company - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client is an infrastructure investment and development catalyst dedicated to leveraging partnerships for value investing in Africa’s infrastructure.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Quantity Surveyor will carry out and oversee the duties of the Quantity Surveying team on the project. This role involves assisting in all related budgetary, commercial, and contractual requirements. The incumbent will ensure the protection of the Company’s interests by being commercially aware and reviewing all contractual matters, including periodic changes, delays, and claims.

Job Responsibilities

• Record and monitor all site activities and costs expended on the project.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site teams, supervising and mentoring other Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts.
• Measure, value, submit, and negotiate contract variations
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters, including reviewing and drafting correspondence in conjunction with the Contracts Manager.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate project interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare subcontractor payments and record/monitor all site works.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports in conjunction with the Project Director and site team.
• Reconcile materials and works executed during the month.
• Assist in the preparation and adherence to project purchasing targets and costing budgets.
• Regularly communicate with project staff and specialist subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood, and always followed.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with the business timetable.
• Supply all relevant information to the Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager for review at specified intervals.
• Assist the Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager with various other duties as required from time to time.
• Analyze site results promptly after activity completion and recommend actions to the Project Director.
• Maintain records of documentation and propose corrective measures to protect and ensure design standards are met.
• Follow up and verify the implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure proper calibration of equipment as per the manufacturer’s standards
• Ensure close and clear coordination of team activities with other construction supervision staff
• Coordinate the review and approval of specialty and other high-profile materials with PWA/PMC and other stakeholders as directed by the Project Director.
• Review the project scope and develop backup data from profile drawings for subgrade soils, granular filling materials, granula subbase, cement-stabilized base course, concrete mix (up to M50), and bituminous works.
• Oversee road marking and road furniture implementation.
• Monitor assets against the Resettlement Action Plan and Right of Way (ROW) requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's in Transportation Engineering is an added advantage.
• A professional license in Quantity Surveying is a must
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in infrastructure, specifically in highway projects and road companies on prime road segments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with contract forms related to major civil works projects, with a preference for prime road and expressway experience.
• Ability to recognize contractual obligations of both the employer and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with international standards on contract law and claims, such as FIDIC.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure methods and materials according to FMOWH, ASHTO, and BS standards.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.