Construction Cost Administrator at Faircape Group

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure to receive contractors quote on time and follow up when necessary
• Review tenders and ensure accurate prices/rates.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices from contractors.
• When additional changes are requested to a retirement village unit, ensure accurate quotes are promptly sent to relevant managers for approval 
• Coordinate with the architect to integrate changes (extras) onto the plan and that it is distributed to the site.
• Track approval and payment progress for changes (extras) using a dedicated tracking sheet.
• Complete budgets (tender adjudication)
• Ensure approval is given for all budgets 
• Keep all internal administration tracking systems accurate and up to date
• Make sure all costs are checked thoroughly.
• Confirm that invoices match the purchase orders.
• Ensure that the Buyer places purchase orders for all suppliers and check all quotes before procurement issue any orders
• Monitor bulk orders with procurement 
• Ensure all purchase orders are issued to the awarded contractors once budgets are approved
• Always include signed completion forms with invoices.
• Help where necessary the accounts team by getting payments ready for processing.
• Carefully check all fortnight and month-end payments and ensure accurate payments are made 
• Make sure we have and keep a record of all the needed certificates for compliance (electrical, plumbing, gas, etc)."

Requirements: 

Qualifications:

• Btech: Quantity Surveying / Bsc : Quantity Surveying (advantageous) 

Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role 
• Experience in construction industry and in residential developments (advantageous) 

Skills and Attributes:

• Proficient in managing construction budgets, and cost estimation.
• Strong attention to detail, must be meticulous in reviewing cost documents, invoices, and contracts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrates a high level accuracy 
• Excellent organisational abilities