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• Ensure
  value for-money in all construction works carried out by the Company.
• Responsible   for  
  cost   control   planning   and  
  for   actual   cost  
  controls   during   building implementation.
• The
  incumbent will prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and material schedules,
  as a part of the necessary inputs for tenders.
• Offer
  costing information for both civil engineering and building contracts.
• Ensure
  the separation of the Company’s own labour inputs into any work in
  progress.
• Actively
  coordinate and negotiate with external Quantity Surveyors that the Company
  many hire from time to time, in order to ensure that their charges are
  affordable by the Company.
• Regularly
  visit building sites in order to monitor the activities of sub-contractors
  and suppliers, with a view to avoiding any cost escalations.
• Provide
  the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant
  specialist,  expert and technical
  advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and
  evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and
  projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors
  and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision,
  quality  assurance,  facilitation  and 
  coordination of  the  implementation of  the corresponding projects – with a view
  to ensuring their profitable success.
• Perform
  any other duties as may, from time to time, be directed by the relevant
  authority.

• The
  applicants should hold a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics,
  or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized
  University.
• Full
  and valid membership of a nationally, or internationally recognized
  professional Quantity Surveyors’ body, as well as a valid professional
  practicing certificate (at least Professional Associate), are a must.
• Attended
  specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning
  and Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.
• Additional
  qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution, are
  desirable.
• Proven
  knowledge and skills in application of BoQ-related Software and MS Office
  Packages (especially Qs-CAD, Masterbill, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), are
  essential.
• At
  least five years’ working experience as a Quantity Surveyor, or in a
  similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works
  Company, or reputable Consultancy firm.
• Past
  experience in working with public, or private sector organizations
  involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added
  advantage.
• Proven
  negotiation and communication skills.
• Results-oriented,
  business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Excellent
  coordination and networking skills.
• Cost
  consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.
• Excellent
  analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.
• Strong
  IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven
  good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal
  and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Maturity,
  high ethics and integrity.
• Highly
  confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Possess
  the ability to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver
  high quality outputs with minimal supervision.

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