Job Description:
Company Overview:
Founded in 2000, SKG Properties specialises in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.
Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundations of our success.
Position Overview:
The QS is a key member of the construction team and is required to assist in the management of the various projects to within the predetermined costs budgets and build time frames. This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the extraction of quantities from architectural drawings and the compiling of Bills of Quantities to provide accurate cost data. A decent knowledge of industry pricing standards is required. Thorough knowledge of sub-contractor payment claim procedures is also required. Key to this position is the ability to interact professionally with consultants, sub-contractors and work colleagues.
Responsibilities:
New Construction Projects
- Accurately and timeously undertake quantity measures to perform cost estimates.
- Manage and achieve maximum cost effectiveness of the building work by proactive involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
- To derive the best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
- Certification and assess sub-contractors invoices / claims and processing payment.
- Timely negotiation and conclusion of contractor final accounts.
- Liaise and assist Senior Quantity Surveyor in compiling budget performance and reforecasts.
- Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
Operational Department assistance
- Assist with tenant installation cost estimates and building alteration work.
- Assist and give guidance with the tenant installation work by
- involvement in subcontractor control and budget management.
- Assist with cost estimates for redevelopment of existing buildings
- To derive the best value from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tendered prices and terms.
- Certification and assessing sub-contractors invoices / claims and processing payment.
- Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
Requirements:
- Have relevant QS qualification.
Knowledge and skills:
- Know the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.
- Read and comprehend construction working drawings
- Be able to extract quantities accurately from construction drawings.
- Have construction knowledge and minimum 5 years post qualification work experience
- Accurate measurement work ensuring correct quantities of materials secured for the projects
- Have a fair command of the JBCC contract law.
- Be able to function in a team environment
To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at: https://www.careers-page.com/skg/job/QY43VXY5/apply
Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.
Should you not have been contacted by 30 November 2024 please consider your application unsuccessful.