Quantity Surveyor is wanted for immediate employment by Edlorm Housing Limited

Typical Duties Include:

•  Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs
•  Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for  contracts
•  Coordination of work effort
•  Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues
•  Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
•  Assist in preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets
•  Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
•  Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements
•  Performing risk and value management and cost control
•  Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
•  Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
•  Preparation of specifications when required,
•  Advising on procurement strategy;
•  Supervising staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A University Degree in Building Technology, Quantity Surveying/Building Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University;
•  A minimum of eight (4) years post graduate relevant experience
•  Have registration with the relevant Professional Body in Ghana or others recognized in Ghana with a valid practicing certificate;
•  Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and with MS Office Suite;Must be familiar with the Budget market, and Prices of construction materials/rates
•  Must have knowledge in Project Budget and the Operations of Project Budget Systems
•  Must be able to interpret drawing/specification/Isometric Drawings/Plans, etc
•  Extensive experience, working knowledge and familiarity with international funding agency procedures/ and or large private sector construction contracts;
•  Demonstrate experience in contract management and administration of complex/multiple projects with several contracts running concurrently;
•  Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
•  Must have knowledge of Ghana’s housing industry, land economics and financial aspects of housing and estate development

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons should forward their CV’s and copies of relevant certificates to:

2013edlormrecruits@gmail.com

Closing Date: 19 January 2013