Quantity Surveyor

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Prior experience preparing pre
- and post-contract construction estimates.

Preparation of capital and operating expense estimates in accordance with relevant standards such as Method of Measurement for Highway Works, CESMM4, NRM01/02/03, RMM01/02, SMM07, IS1200, AACE, and so on.

Preparing quantity take-offs for various types of projects based on specifications/available drawings or information.

Creation of an assumption and exclusion list base estimate for the project's initial phases.

Examine drawings and prepare an RFI for estimation queries.

Preparation of the BoQ. in accordance with the applicable standards

Preparation of bottom-up and top-down estimates based on project requirements.

Knowledge of relevant rates, rate benchmarking, location factors, productivity, and so on.

Knowledge of all external and internal MEP services.

Preparation of cost estimates for MEP works (plumbing, HVAC, and electrical) and pricing, as well as rate building for materials, labor, plants, and other items.

Understanding of relevant rates, as well as rate benchmarking against other projects of a similar nature.

Assurance of contractor estimates in terms of quantity, rate, risk and opportunity, inflation, and indirect works, among other things.

Preparation of an assurance report indicating the observation

The ability to prepare the entire lifecycle cost and calculate NAV will be advantageous.

Teamwork and excellent communication skills are required.

Provide clients with recommendations for improvements, strategies, and/or cost estimates.

Provide procurement strategy advice to the client.

Identify potential financial or construction risks and keep a commercial risk register up to date.

Create tender and contract documents for contractors and consultants.

Estimate the cost of various materials required for the project.

Obtain bids from contractors and subcontractors.

Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors.

Assists in the preparation of bidders' technical and commercial evaluation reports, as well as the creation of price bid comparison statements.

Monitor design and/or construction work changes and adjust budget projections accordingly.

Identifying non-tender items ahead of time and informing the client

Quantifying and submitting changes in terms of time and cost impact, as well as substantiating with proofs.

Keep track of progress and prepare cost reports.

Knowledge of estimation and cost management software CostX is a MUST.

Specialist cost management/quantity surveying consultancies with experience in the construction industry will be advantageous. Experience with cost consulting (pre-contracting required)

Exposure to ME, UK, and US-based projects will be advantageous.

RICS Chartered membership will be advantageous.

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