Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Periwinkle Residences Limited

Periwinkle Residences Limited (RC:1368473) is a real estate company that specializes in premium, luxury residential properties. Through innovation and creativity, we strive to create long-term value for our investors, brand, and development partners. We provide secure housing and investment solutions to investors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the Preparation of cost feasibilities, approximate estimates, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, Specifications and Schedule of Rates all in accordance with relevant standards.
Assist in preparing valuation reports
Assist in preparing purchase orders and invoices for contractors
Assist in preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
Assist in undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility study.
Assist in performing risk, value management and cost control.
Support on procurement strategy.
Assist in preparing and analyzing costs for tenders.
Assist in allocating work to subcontractors.
Assist in providing advice on contractual claims.
Assist in analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.
Assist in valuing completed work and arranging payments.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Assist in managing the cost of construction projects and ensuring building projects remain within budget.
Assist in ensuring that the construction project is completed within its projected budget by ensuring cost planning, cost control and cost monitoring.
Assist in providing cost and material estimates.
Assist in drawing up projected budgets and noting any design changes and their effect on cost.
Assist in reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
Assist in scrutinizing material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
Assist in preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents as required by the construction and project manager.
Assist in documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
Assist in preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills ofquantitiesand other documentations.

Other Duties:
Procurement:

Assist in preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Assist in reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
Assist in managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
Assist in maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
Assist in maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
Assist in researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or related field
3 – 6 years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field
Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite
Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results
Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills
In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Experience in road construction would be an added advantage.
Good experience with taking offfor high-rise and roads, BOQ preparation and Valuation.
Highly proficient in the use of the following: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, MS Project, & Outlook) AutoCAD.
Good command of Language. English Language (Oral & Written).