Quantity Surveyor

POSITION: QUANTITY SURVEYOR REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT LOCATION: MONTSERRAT SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE JOB SUMMARY: We seek an experienced and reliable Quantity Surveyor to join our professional team.

POSITION: QUANTITY SURVEYOR

REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

LOCATION: MONTSERRAT

SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

JOB SUMMARY: We seek an experienced and reliable Quantity Surveyor to join our professional team.  This is a vital role on the construction project team. The applicant will be responsible for managing the company’s construction projects.  You will have the chance to work with a dedicated and diverse group of office staff, civil/marine engineers, and construction personnel.

Successful applicant key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Consult with the clients about the cost of building projects
• Study Architect’s and the engineer’s building plans
• Measure and estimate building and material costs for projects
• Prepare reports about projected building costs for clients
• Administer the tendering process for contractors and subcontractors
• Visit building sites to monitor progress and to check that the work is to budget
• Recalculate costs if the design or material changes
• Certify progress claims from contractors
• Manage the payments for contractors and suppliers
• Prepare a statement of final account recording the actual costs of the project
• Offer services in value management, comparing building costs to similar buildings.
• Prepare building feasibility studies;
• Any other duties assigned;

PREREQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience in construction management;
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods;
• Familiarity with construction management software packages;
• Finance Background
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”;
• Leadership skills;
• Excellent time and project management skills;
• BSc. degree in project and construction management;
• Aptitude in math and problem-solving;
• Broad understanding of the construction industry;
• Demonstrable people management experience;
• Excellent Communication, interpersonal and Organisational Skills;
• Able to work with limited or no supervision;

We want to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.