Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities:
Estimation & Tendering: Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ), material schedules, and labor estimates for commercial, residential, and industrial coating projects. Calculate required paint volume based on substrate conditions, spread rates, and loss factors.
Manufacturing & Material Cost Control: Collaborate with factory production teams to track batch yields, raw material costs, and packaging expenses. Establish standard unit rates for supply-and-apply contracts.
Subcontractor & Application Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and certify payments for painting application teams and specialized applicators. Monitor site labor productivity against budgeted targets.
Site Measurement & Valuations: Conduct joint site measurements with client representatives. Prepare interim valuation certificates, variation orders, and final accounts for ongoing project sites.
Contract Administration & Risk Management: Review contract terms, manage dispute resolution, and track client claims or scope changes to protect company margins.
Cost Reporting: Prepare monthly commercial reports comparing budgeted vs. actual material consumption (liters used vs. surface area covered) and profit margins per project.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building Technology, or Construction Management.
Professional Certification: Affiliation with a recognized professional body (e.g., NIQS, RICS, or local equivalent) is preferred.
3–5 years in commercial quantity surveying, preferably with exposure to architectural finishes, specialized coatings, or building material manufacturing/contracting.
Key Competencies:
Proficiency in QS software (e.g., CostX, PlanSwift, AutoCAD) and advanced MS Excel. Technical understanding of paint coverage rates, film thickness (DFT/WFT), surface preparation standards, and substrate absorption factors.
Strong negotiation, contract drafting, and commercial management skills.
Location: Surulere, Lagos
Remuneration: NGN 250,000 monthly