Quantity Surveyor (Cost Engineer) X13 (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

Rand Water is looking Senior Quantity Surveyors in the Project Planning Department, the incumbent will be responsible to provide a professional quantity surveying / cost engineering service for all the Projects within the Strategic Asset Management Division.

Minimum Requirements    

• Min. National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Engineering qualifications (BSc / BTech degree will be an added advantage)
• Minimum 10 years Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering experience with a proven track record in the Engineering field (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Automation and Building, etc.)
• Professional Registration (eligibility to be registered) with the South African Council of Quantity Surveyors (SACQS) or the Engineering Council of SA (ECSA)
• Project Management Qualification (Diploma / Degree) will be an advantage
• Computer Literate – SAP Project System, MS Office with strength in Excel, MS Project, WinQS
• Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills, conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility.
• Sound knowledge of Project Estimating and Enterprise Project Management tools

Primary Duties    

• Manage quantity surveying services relating to estimating and cost control, the tendering process and, after contract award, the commercial interface.
• Financial evaluation during Tender Adjudication
• Verification and Valuation of contract claims, variations, calculation of penalties, escalation
• Monthly site measurements and Preparation of Payment Certificates
• Prepare all levels of Estimates

Knowledge    

• Project cost estimating techniques
• CIDB regulations
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Knowledge of the OHSACT
• Pertinent legislation in water industry
• FIDIC suite of contracts.

Skills    

• Good Communication skills (written and oral)
• Analytical thinking
• Balanced Emotional Intelligence
• Effective decision making

Attitude    

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Performance driven
• Deadline orientated
• Own initiative, self starter
• Professionalism
• Honesty and integrity