• Application Deadline: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Quantity Surveyor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Building and Construction 
  

Job Summary

To provide specialist expertise in quantity surveying/cost engineering for the organization’s projects. The holder is also responsible for identifying new project control-related technologies for implementation in support of the company’s growth programme, and a continuous drive for cost reductions.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities/Authorities

• Provides specific quantity surveying/cost engineering support for projects as assigned.


• Provides project control expertise, procedures, and review capabilities, including risk, uncertainty, and sensitivity analyses.

• Formulates cost analysis strategies and develop cost plans from detailed estimates/contracts

              for use in project controls.

• Maintains a cost coding structure (Work Breakdown Structure and Cost Breakdown Structure) for cost control purposes and maintains the integrity of project cost database.


• Assists and advises project manager and colleague in relation to costs and VOWD.


• Coordinates cost estimating activity and inputs from various disciplines and departments.


• Compiles, checks, and benchmarks cost estimation data.


• Estimates the project cost based on the Bill of materials, labor cost, and project specification to express the most representative cost estimate.


• Collects and updates market price data of materials, equipment, and manpower to be used in the cost estimate.


• Analyses project cost estimates of the project based on economic parameters.


• Performs sensitivity analysis on the estimates and cash flow forecasts to determine cash requirements and potential problem areas and corrective action to be taken.


• Provides timely Management Summary Cost Reports.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Working knowledge of a broad range of Cost Control/ Estimating Systems, Tools, and Practices


• Good cost estimating skills.


• Proficient in Project Control


• Good inter-personal and leadership skills


• Good communications skills (i.e., report writing and presentation)


• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including all Microsoft products.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant discipline.


• 6 - 10 years of related experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the cost control and estimating of major oil field, petrochemical, or oil and gas handling projects.

Person Specification

• Resilient and hardworking


• Independent and stress resistant


• People Management knowledge


• Prepared to travel and work irregular hours