Quantity Surveyor

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Job description:
Reports to: Project Development Manager
Responsible: None
Department: Operations
Section: Project Development

Job Purpose: To provide data and information for the formulation of proposals for new projects and give support in monitoring the activities at sites in order to ensure agreed costs are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepares bills of quantities as part of input for tenders
2. Ensures value for-money in the execution of construction projects
3. Responsible for cost control planning and for actual cost controls during building implementation
4. Provides costing information and prepare cost reports for both civil engineering and building contracts
5. Regularly visits building sites in order to monitor the activities of sub-contractors and suppliers with a view to avoiding any cost escalation.
6. Coordinates and supervises all outsourced services relating to building economics


Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics
· A professional practicing certificate

Experience:
Five (5) years continuous experience as a practicing Quantity Surveyor in a busy profit oriented construction company or in a reputable professional firm of Quantity Surveyors

Personal Attributes:
· Integrity
· Negotiation skills
· Analytical thinking and judgment
· Good interpersonal skills/ team player
· Results orientated

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Construction Manager or Quantity Surveyor and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or by email; info@nhcc.co.ug
Deadline for submission is 4th October, 2011 by 4.00p.m

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference number: Quantity Surveyor
Date posted: 2011-09-26
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Construction Manager

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Job description:
Key Responsibilities:

· Leads Construction Unit in preparing programs, delivery schedules and reviews budgets for all building and civil engineering projects.
· Directs and controls the activities of the construction unit to ensure that every project adheres to stipulated parameters and that planned profit margins are met.
· Lead in the development of production related strategic business units, prepare business cases, contribute to feasibility studies and guide in the setup.
· Leads the unit in the implementation and review of the Operations manual with special emphasis on streamlining systems.
· Prepares business case, requirement schedules and documentation for plant, materials, subcontractors and suppliers for approval by the relevant authorities and plans their efficient use.
· Responds to architect’s and clients queries on projects being undertaken
· Maintains progress and completion reports for each project and prepares project progress reports for consideration by Management
· Leads discussions and negotiations with third party utility companies in order to ensure the provision of water, electricity and other amenities to virgin sites.
· Reviews certificates prepared for payments to sub contractors.
· Coaches, develops and regularly appraises unit staff.

Minimum Qualification:
· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate diploma in business studies.
· Management training and / or exposure.
· Registered engineer

Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years experience in a construction and / or Civil engineering role with a minimum of three years exposure in management, supervising staff with diverse disciplines and negotiating with contractors and clients.

Personal Attributes:
· Integrity
· Leadership skills
· Has business skills
· Team player
· Negotiation skills

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Construction Manager or Quantity Surveyor and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or by email; info@nhcc.co.ug
Deadline for submission is 4th October, 2011 by 4.00p.m

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference number: Construction Manager
Date posted: 2011-09-26
Apply for this job
You could also download the application form from here and submit your application in person.