The job holder serves as lead in providing technical advice and manage contracts and costs of a construction projects by carrying out studies of project resource analysis and giving expert advice and suggestions on legal and contractual issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of Bills of Quantities for various projects.
• Actively participates in negotiating and bidding for external jobs.
• Conducts valuation of works done on all project sites and prepares payment certificates for clients.
• Conducts valuations on work done by subcontractors and prepares certificates.
• Assist in cost control and resource monitoring during construction.
• Conducts cost analysis on projects prior to signing of contracts.
• Identify and assess financial risks throughout the project lifecycle and take appropriate actions to mitigate them.
• Offer value engineering solutions to reduce costs without compromising on quality or safety standards.
• Participates in negotiation of contracts and work schedules with subcontractors.
• Assist in Preparation of program of works and monitors same during contract execution.
• Liaises with site managers, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project execution in within scope and budget.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other necessary and relevant documents and forwarding them to the appropriate management.
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors and other members of the quantity surveying team.

Competencies

Core

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Technical

• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, cost management principles, and procurement methods.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in quantity surveying software
• Knowledge in construction and design for both road and building.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in cost estimation and reporting.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, with a proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Must have strong experience in cost estimation, procurement, contract management, and project financial control is a must.
• Must have Professional Certification as a qualified Quantity Surveyor is highly desirable (GhIS)

Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements will be shortlisted.