About this role
Transnet is a Abuja-based employer providing cloud and IT solutions. They seek a Quantity Surveyor with a valid practising licence to manage construction costs, prepare cost estimates and ensure projects stay within budget while maintaining quality. The role involves cost planning, budgeting, preparing BOQs and tender documents, monitoring expenditure, and supervising cost-related matters across projects. The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying. The position is full-time and located in Utako, Abuja (FCT).
What you would do
- Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers and other stakeholders.
- Prepare regular cost reports and provide recommendations to management.
- Review contractors' quotations, tenders and claims for accuracy and value.
- Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
- Manage variations, contractual claims and other cost-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, contracts and financial documentation.
- Conduct cost planning, budgeting and financial monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
- Measure and value construction works, materials and labour.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
- Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Quantity Surveying from a recognised institution.
- Valid practising licence or current professional practising credentials recognised in Abuja.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and construction cost management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying or construction estimation software.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; good collaboration skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
- Strong knowledge of bills of quantities, cost estimation, tendering, contract administration and project budgeting.
- Age between 30 and 35 years.
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