Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

Our domestic construction client, based in Somerset West, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager, on a full-time with flexibility, mostly in-office basis. This QS role is central to the decision-making process throughout the development of a project, from initial inception to final completion. This role reports to the Director and participates in maximising project margin, adding value to the construction process by pro-active involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. The Quantity Surveyor drives best value from suppliers and subcontractors. Carries out monthly financial reviews on projects and forecasts final values for costs, sales, and margins. Maximise value of monthly applications and measurement and submission of contact variations. Timely submission and negotiations of final accounts to the client and subcontractors.

Tasks And Responsibilities, But Not Limited To

Present a cost estimate which may be used to generate a quotation ready for presentation to potential clients
Present final quotation based on final plans to be used in the contract
Oversee the setting up of a construction contract between the company and client
Generate invoices based on the specifications within the contract and for all variation orders
Keep record of invoicing and generate a statement with each invoice for the client
Drafting Bills of Quantities based on the architectural plan for each client
Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities if required
Evaluate tenders from sub-contractors and, where appropriate negotiate
Evaluate work completed by sub-contractors and action payments
Ordering and negotiation best prices of materials required for the construction of each project and the delivery of such materials timeously
Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure
Monitor and keep track of project progress and be responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account
Work as part of the team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered
Conduct monthly valuation of work in progress, including forecasting of final cost
Consulting with clients and subcontractors
Keeping track of material and ordering more when required
Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients
Travelling from the office to various sites as required with company transport