QUANTITY SURVEVOR

About the company

ndustry: Construction – Façade, Curtain Wall, Cladding, Roofing & Structural Steel Works

Your tasks

1. Tendering & Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender quotations.
• Review tender drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BQ).
• Carry out quantity take-offs for materials, labour and equipment.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender submissions and cost breakdowns.
• Assist management in evaluating project profitability.

2. Contract Administration

• Review subcontract agreements and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate subcontractor quotations.
• Monitor contractual obligations, payment terms and project budgets.
• Prepare variation orders (VO) and additional work claims.
• Assist in resolving contractual and commercial issues.

3. Project Cost Control

• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets.
• Track material, manpower, equipment and subcontractor expenses.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Monitor project cash flow and forecast remaining costs.

4. Progress Claims & Payments

• Prepare monthly progress claims to main contractors.
• Verify subcontractors' progress claims.
• Follow up on payment certifications.
• Monitor retention sums and outstanding payments.
• Prepare final accounts and project cost reconciliation.

5. Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Prepare material requisitions and purchase requests.
• Coordinate with suppliers on pricing and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and negotiate competitive rates.
• Work closely with purchasing, accounts and project teams.

6. Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Drafters and site teams.
• Attend project meetings and site inspections when required.
• Review drawings and identify discrepancies affecting costs.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI) relating to commercial or quantity matters.
• Maintain proper records of variations, claims and contractual correspondence.

7. Reporting to Management

• Submit monthly project financial reports.
• Prepare budget-versus-actual cost comparisons.
• Monitor project gross profit margins.
• Highlight commercial risks and potential losses.
• Support management in tender pricing and commercial decisions.