Quantity Surveyor
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Summary
The Quantity Surveyor plays a vital role in overseeing the financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring fiscal discipline from inception to completion. This position is responsible for developing precise cost forecasts, managing tender documentation, and guiding the project team on the financial impact of design choices to guarantee delivery within the approved budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates, bills of quantities, and overall project budgets.
- Draft and scrutinize tender documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Track project expenditures and monitor costs against the financial plan.
- Analyze and assess quotations submitted by contractors and suppliers.
- Oversee valuation processes, including interim payments and the settlement of final accounts.
- Review and manage claims, variations, and requests for time extensions.
- Implement cost control strategies and value engineering initiatives.
- Verify material quantities, pricing rates, and overall construction expenses.
- Provide expert financial advice to clients and the project team regarding design decisions.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to align financial and operational goals.
- Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all project milestones are achieved within the established cost parameters.