The Ghana Guardian News

Vacancy: Chief Quantity Surveyor

Date 29 Jan 2018
Location Cantoments
Working Experience 5 - 10 Years
Education Level First Degree
Application Deadline 26 February 2018
Job Type Permanent/Full Time
Industry Construction
Salary Range Not Specified
Qualifications Degrees in quantity surveying.
Region Greater Accra
Description

Responsibilities



To successfully carry out your role, you'll need to:





  • prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;


  • undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;


  • assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies;


  • perform risk, value management and cost control;


  • advise on a procurement strategy;


  • identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;


  • prepare and analyse costings for tenders;


  • allocate work to subcontractors;


  • provide advice on contractual claims;


  • analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;


  • value completed work and arrange payments;


  • maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;


  • understand the implications of health and safety regulations.







  • offer advice on property taxation;


  • provide post-occupancy advice, facilities management services and life-cycle costing advice;


  • assist clients in locating and accessing additional and alternative sources of funding;


  • enable clients to initiate construction projects;


  • advise on the maintenance costs of specific buildings.



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