Quantity Surveyor - Harare,Zimbabwe

• Home
• Jobs
• Job Page

The day-to-day duties and responsibilities expected of the Quantity Surveyor are detailed below:
Scout for tender advertisements
Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
Competitively price/ forecast the cost of the required/ selected project materials & submit for Commercial/ Project Manager’s approval
Ensure all tender requirements are met & submit tender documents
Arrange Bid Bonds and insurances
Post tender analysis - review areas for improvement to remain competitive
Track changes to the Project Works and adjust Budget projections
Procure/agree on the services of project contractors/ subcontractors
Measure & value works done on site
Undertake take off from drawings where a tender/ certificate calls for it
Submit requests for payment of contractors/ subcontractors
Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, including: Site Clerks & Managers, Project Managers, Site Engineers and other industry peers
Attend site visits & submit project updates & reports
Continuously review labour schedule allowances sheets
Adjust plant rates & submit for Commercial/ Project Manager’s approval
Research on & update pricing models & submit for Commercial / Project Manager’s approval
Monitor current & upcoming contracts
Maintain a tender file for each tender
Produce measurements as and when required
Compute increases in project costing, analyse project profitability & interest on payments, project cash flow, contract adjustment formulas etc.
Produce monthly certificates
Routine analysis of contract documents against the implementation of the project to assess need for a contract variation to maximize certificate value
Evaluate projects’ actual costs against the tender allowable & provide recommendations for the Commercial / Project Manager’s approval
Evaluate the need for extension of time; submit applications where required
Any other relevant duties assigned

Key Skills
Related Skills