Quantity Surveyor Roads & Earthworks/Civils (Cape Town) - Cape Town Verfied

R 720,000 - R960,000.00 per annum Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 24-06-2016 3:16:28 PM
22-07-2016 3:16:28 PM
This major multidisciplinary construction company requires a Quantity Surveyor – Roads & Earthworks experience to be based Cape Town but they will be required to travel to the Eastern Cape and Surrounds.You will be travelling so it is a requirement.

Responsible for, but not limited to

• Managing the contractual aspects of a project.
• To ensure the best financial outcome for the project

Skills, Experience & Education:

• BSc/BTech/ND Quantity Surveying/Construction Management /Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Must have extensive commercial / contractual experience on construction projects

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review contract documentation for commercial risk at bid stage and generate practical strategies.
• Ensure that contractual rights are retained under the different forms of contract.
• Ensure implementation and a disciplined approach is adopted in following commercial procedures.
• Assist in the drafting of contractual claims to ensure compliance with contract conditions with a view to ensuring the best chance of successful resolution thereof.
• Ensure the adequacy of the reporting systems, methods and training.
• Assist in negotiating resolution of disputes as they arise.
• Assist in the correct and timeous issue and recovery of suitable bonds and guarantees
• Effective and efficient administration of sub-contractors by ensuring proper contract documentation, guarantees and procedures are used and adhered to.
• Forecast of job to completion and identify improved strategies.
• Ensure effective cash flow strategies to ensure that projects are at least cash neutral.