Assistant Quantity Surveyors x5 at Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Limited

Job Description

Job Purpose / Objective:
Support the efficient management of project costs, contracts, and resources throughout the construction process.
Ensure that the project is financially viable, cost-effective, and completed within budget constraints.
Responsible for ensuring that the project stays within budget, while also monitoring costs and progress construction process to assist in financial analysis.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:
• Cost Estimation: Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for construction materials, labor, equipment, and other project expenses.
• Budget Monitoring: Help monitor project expenses against the allocated budget and provide regular updates to project managers.
• Tendering and Procurement: Assist in the tendering process by preparing bills of quantities, analyzing bids, and supporting contract negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contract Management: Contribute to the management of contracts, variations, and change orders to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Valuation and Payment: Assist in valuing completed work, preparing interim payment certificates, and processing payments to contractors and suppliers.
• Quantity Measurement: Accurately measure and quantify construction materials and work completed on-site.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports and forecasts, including cost-to-complete projections and expenditure analysis.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential financial and contractual risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Project Documentation: Maintain organized and up-to-date records of contracts, invoices, payment certificates, and other relevant documents.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective cost management.
• Performs any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Cost Control: Keeping project expenses within the allocated budget.
• Accuracy: Precision in cost estimation and measurement of quantities.
• Contract Compliance: Ensuring that contracts and procurement activities align with project requirements and regulations.
• Timeliness: Meeting deadlines for financial reporting, payment processing, and other relevant tasks.
• Savings Identification: Identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising project quality.
• Contract Management: Efficiently managing contract variations and change orders.

Work Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
• Quantitative Skills: Strong mathematical and analytical abilities for accurate cost estimation and quantity measurement.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in reviewing contracts, invoices, and financial reports.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis principles.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and convey financial information clearly.
• Contractual Knowledge: Familiarity with construction contracts, terms, and conditions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address financial and contractual challenges.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic construction environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate with suppliers, contractors, and other parties to ensure favorable terms.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with construction estimating and project management software tools.
• Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
• Working experience: Possession 4 years working experience.