Senior Quantity Surveyor at Kinetic Electromechanic Nigeria Limited

Kinetic Electromechanic Nigeria Limited is a Premier Building Services engineering and Maintenance Specialists Company in Nigeria. Founded in the year 2007, offers Engineering Solutions in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)for projects and facilities maintenance services with head office in Port Harcourt.

We lead in emergent roles engaging latest trend in building services and facility maintenance. We use best available cost-effective technology to give durable, functional and best deliverables to our clients. We are Clients preferred, professionals’ choice in areas of Electro-Mechanical works comprising HVAC, Plumbing & Drainage, Fire Fighting & Protection and Electrical systems, we have successfully delivered iconic Projects in Nigeria and played significant role on the sustainability and maintenance of the facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Job category: Senior

Job Description

• This position will maximize project margin and add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting.
• To drive best value from suppliers and subcontractors.
• To carry out monthly financial reviews on projects and forecast final outturn values for cost and margin.

Duties

• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, research new materials for design and cost savings, and develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations, ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate.
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies; assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines assist in maintaining company quality control program.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and continually improve pricing and quality of work; meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary.
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability.
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems, and manage materials/equipment inventory.
• Keep contract files and use them as references for the future.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Give presentations about market analysis and possible growth.
• Develop a purchasing strategy.
• Produce reports and statistics using computer software. To carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
• 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 of correspondence.
• Prepare submit and negotiate project final accounts.
• Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
• Assist in preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets.

Qualifications and Background

• HND / B.Tech in Quantity Surveying
• Technical degree in quantity surveying
• Academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in quantity surveying is preferred
• The candidates must be fluent in English
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good Measurement/Estimating skills
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, plan and strategize
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be adept in the use of Internet and E-mail.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.