Senior Project Quantity Surveyor

Senior Project Quantity Surveyor (Building Construction)Dunn and BraxtonManagement & Business DevelopmentPort Harcourt & Rivers State ContractConfidentialMinimum Qualification :Experience Level : Senior levelExperience Length : 12 yearsJob Description/RequirementsHIRING – Senior Project Quantity Surveyor (Building Construction)Location: BonnyJob Type: ContractCompensation: Basic Pay is N600k – N800k monthly + other interesting benefitsAbout Company: Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Construction firm in Nigeria.The company is seeking to hire a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for managing all project costs associated with building and civil engineering works—from initial estimates to final accounts. The role seeks to optimize cost efficiency and value for money while ensuring compliance with project standards, specifications, and quality requirements.Key Responsibilities:Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantitiesUndertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work, and adviseUndertaking feasibility studies to establish the client's requirementsPerforming risk and value management during constructionAdvising on procurement strategyIdentifying, analyzing, and developing responses to commercial risksEvaluate subcontractors' proposals and establish an optimum cost benchmark to achieve value for moneyAllocating work to subcontractors and overseeing their work at all stages of the construction processIdentifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications, and conditions of the contract, and taking them to a logical closureDevelop and establish project controls for monitoring and controlling costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunitiesProviding advice on contractual claimsAnalyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reportsDevelop a project budget and cash flow forecast to increase efficiency in project cost control and maintain historical cost data.Effective cash management, including timely application/certification/invoicingIdentifying and costing change orders, variation orders, and fluctuation claimsDevelop and agree on a valuation schedule (if not stated in the contract) and implement, identify variations order, and prepare variation account/payment certificates and final accountsMaintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current useUnderstanding the implications of health and safety regulations.Providing post-occupancy advice, facilities management services, and life cycle costing adviceData input of assigned project(s) with the aid of various IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke ERP packagesRegular cost reviews of all schedules of rates to ensure their continued relevance by undertaking monthly reviewsMarket surveys of construction materials to provide up-to-date cost database feedback to Estimators with regard to pricing trends.Undertaking work studies of various construction work activities on site for the purpose of measuring and recording production outputs of various construction activities on site, to provide feedback to the estimators on manpower and equipment regarding future pricingProvide support to bid and business development processes through providing constructive commercial input, as requiredKey Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.Minimum of 12 years' relevant experience in building and civil engineering projects.Membership with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) or equivalent professional body.Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and relevant cost management software.Excellent written, analytical, and presentation skills.Behavioral Competencies:High attention to detail and accuracy.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound business judgment.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.Excellent communication and client relationship management skills