Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for providing quantity surveying support in the preparation of the University Hospital of the West Indies construction contracts; appraise contract payments, ensuring compliance with established standards; carry out pre-contract and post-contract financial services for all building and civil works being undertaken by the Unit. The incumbent will also perform functions in relation to planning and implementing the projects that fall under the Unit's portfolio in accordance with established procedures and the necessary guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance of projects.
- Prepares cost records for labour, materials, and overall contract costs of the Unit's activities.
- Participates in the monitoring and maintenance of project activities.
- Assists the Project Officer/Planner/Designer using AUTO CAD to produce designs and other schematic drawings.
- Prepares estimating data for the preparation of programmes.
- Assists with cost estimate preparation for buildings, works, and other activities.
- Conducts site visits, monitors, and assesses implemented projects to ensure conformance with design and cost estimates.
- Ensures approved cost planning techniques are understood and implemented.
- Prepares Practical Completion Certificates for all projects within the designated region.
- Conducts measurements, evaluates, and prepares interim certificates for projects.
- Assists in preparation of payments and Minute Sheets.
- Interprets blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Prepares Interim Valuation.
- Prepares Final Account.
- Reports preparation.
- Provides costing for projects.
- Assists with validation of external bills conducted.
- Assesses cost/design elements of projects.
- Produces estimates for building and civil works for projects.
- Obtains and compiles cost data for engineering specifications for designs.
- Investigates, conducts, and attends site meetings.
- Conducts appraisal for existing designs.
- Conducts project appraisals.
- Prepares contract documents.
- Updates price listings.
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and health & safety precautions.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate and work well with others.
- Ability to carry out instructions.
- Ability to schedule, plan, and complete Bill of Quantities in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Projects.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Three (3) years' relevant experience.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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