JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will provide quantity surveying support in the preparation of Ministry's construction contracts; participate in the administration of Contracts and 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 and 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 RESPONSIBILITIE
- Prepares Technical Reports for existing, new and ongoing projects
- Assist with undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance of projects
- Reviews the preliminary development budget to ascertain costing of proposed development and submit project proposals
- Prepare cost records for labour and materials and for overall contract cost of the units 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
- Prepare estimating data for the preparation of programmes and annual budgets
- Assisting 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
- Reviews and assesses all submissions such as Technical Reports, Project Control Sheets
- Prepares Practical Completion Certificates for all projects within the designated region
- Conduct measurements, evaluate and prepare interim certificates for projects
- Assist in preparation of payments and minute sheets
- Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, payout and other visual aids
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Excellent oral and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer relations and quality focus skills
- Team work and cooperation
- Excellent time management skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Adaptability
Technical
- Knowledge of relevant computer applications
- Methodical and thorough in work approach
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good analytical skills
- Good judgement skills
- Strong deductive reasoning skills
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Specific knowledge (however acquired) required to start:
- Knowledge of the Master Builders JIIC Agreement and labour rates
- Working knowledge of standard and specialized computer applications including AUTO CAD, Microsoft Excel
- Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors' Degree in Quantity Surveying
- One (1) year job experience as a Quantity Surveyor or construction related engagement on new and refurbished buildings
The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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