Our client, a well-known residential construction company based in Paarl, is looking for a QS to be in charge of managing all costs related to building projects from the first calculations to the final numbers. To be tasked with reducing the overall cost of a project, thus ensuring value for money.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Keep updated record of all projects on our inhouse electronic system (Smartsheet)
• Understand the Design and Specifications relevant to each Project to ensure accurate costing, pricing and budgets.
• Communication with the Professional team and/or Designers
• Maintain / keep control on planning of projected Cash Flow, by constantly comparing rates of sub-contractors and suppliers when quotations
are received
• Prepare cost analysis for each project, based on the architectural drawings, engineering drawings, materials required and labour involved.
This will be in the format of a Bills of Quantities, presented to Directors of the Company within 30 days after Designs were made available on
each project and prior to commencement of construction works
• Issue a monthly Project Budget Report to the Directors, comparing the approved budget with the actual expenditure to date, and maintain a
live up to date forecast on each project
• Timeously cost of tenders in the format requested and prepare Tender Documents, and ensure that tenders are submitted in time and with all
relevant documentation that is required
• Prepare estimates of project cost
• All material orders by Project Managers, will be approved by the QS, before orders are placed
• All Quotations received will be approved by QS prior to orders being placed
• Call for – and negotiate prices with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Prepare contract documentation for sub-contractors
• All payments to sub-contractors and suppliers (immediate, weekly and monthly) to be approved by the QS within the timeframes
communicated by the Financial Department
• Negotiate, agree and prepare final account for all sub-contractors
• Obtain the full scope of works from the relevant Project Manager on any Variation Orders, and compile an accurate costing, adhering to the
target date. Upload costing, with mark-up % for client approval.
• Value instructions to site
• Prepare progress claims (for payment by client) on all projects, once per month, by the set cut-off date
• Manage all necessary administrative tasks during each contract
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 8 years’ experience in residential construction
• Bilingual – Afrikaans & English
• Neat, presentable and well-organised
• Taking leadership and managing people when required, however able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Punctual
• Problem solving
• Able to work independently
SALARY
R32 000.00 p.m. CTC

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR305 when applying for this position.