Quantity Surveyor Job Job Details | O&L

Job Purpose

To ensure the successful overall commercial completion of a project, including maximization of profit, effective forecasting of project, cost calculations and reconciliations, including stringent cost controls and associated payment procedures. Ensures contractual rights and obligations are met, both from a main contracting as well as a subcontracting perspective. Coach and develops subordinates across the board. Responsible for producing Cost Reports.

Qualifications

6 -8-year Industry related

Experience in structural steel engineering

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General Duties

Produce project plans and detailed work breakdown structure and continuously update

Assist with managing tender process - drafting, submission & follow up

Reviewing construction plans and prepare quantity and cost requirements

Applying value management techniques on the onset of the project where appropriate and applicable, and involve Senior Management where necessary

Track lead times of materials and project execution, escalate any deviances to management and suggest preventative measures

Process improvement - identifying and act on ways to improve internal systems and processes

Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors on budget management

Procurement of materials as per tender requirements

Scrutinize maintenance and material cost, as well as suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure best commercial position for Kraatz

Take ownership of estimation and project cost planning activities

Ensure project cost variances and control processes are effectively and proactively managed

Engage with clients and external stakeholders

Visit construction sites to gather information for tenders/projects

Establish and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ensure QA/QC procedures are adhered to

Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units

Ensure compliance to SHEQ legislation

Access and advise on project feasibility

Ensure customer requirements are clearly specified

Report any client related difficulties to management

Ensure compliance with relevant laws,regulations,and industry standards

Manage profitability of projects

Assist in the resolution of disputes related to costs and contracts

Customer Service and Marketing

Customer Service and Marketing

Ensure professional communications with clients to meet the company standards and expectations.

Strategy

Provide input into the formulation of functional unit strategy

Execute departmental and individuals strategy to support Opco strategy

Leadership Duties

Create an atmosphere of accountability and consistency impacting reliability for producing extraordinary outcomes

Foster an environment where employees are free to communicate, impacting creativity and innovation

Provide mentorship to team members on a regular basis with regards to technical skills transfer and working together in a team

Demonstrate leadership in line with Company values, breakthrough architecture and O&L Persona

General and Ad hoc Duties

Keep confidential documents and trade secrets of the Company secure.

Ensure proprietary knowledge are documented and safeguarded for the Company.

Attend to any reasonable request made by the line manager that falls within your scope of work.

Attend meetings, training courses, workshops or seminars as required.

Adhere to Company policies and procedures and maintain Company standards.

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 4357