Quantity Surveyors Civil

Subcontractor Management

• Payment Verification - Review, evaluate, and verify monthly interim payment applications submitted by subcontractors.
• Site Verification - Conduct physical on-site measurements and assessments to verify that the claimed progress matches actual work completed.
• Payment Certification - Prepare and issue Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) ensuring all contractual deductions, retention, advance payment recovery, etc. are correctly applied.
• Variation Claims - Assess, negotiate, and resolve subcontractor variation claims and change orders.

• Quantity Take-Off - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Measurement Take-Offs - Prepare accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and take-off quantities from construction drawings using industry-standard software such as CostX, Plan Swift or Bluebeam.
• Discrepancy Identification - Identify and highlight discrepancies between drawing revisions, site conditions and contract documents to mitigate financial risk.

• Financial Reporting - Cost Monitoring; monitor project expenditures against the approved budget to ensure cost control.
• Cash Flow Forecasting - Assist in preparing monthly cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.
• Value Engineering - Identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering without compromising project quality or safety.
• Final Accounts - Manage, negotiate and finalize subcontractor final accounts upon practical completion of their scope.

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience - 3-5+ years of proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably with a main contractor.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in quantity take-off software such as Plan Swift, CostX, or AutoCAD.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for budget tracking and financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of standard methods of measurement such as SMM7, NRM2, or POMI.
• Soft Skills:
  • Sharp analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong negotiation and commercial management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with project managers, clients, and subcontractors.