Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head Design
About UNRA:
The
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Job Summary: The Quantity Surveyor will be charged with
developing methods of measurement of quantities to match the general
specifications. The Quantity Surveyor will also be responsible for preparing
the unit rate analysis for each major construction item using best cost
elements of labour, material, equipment, overheads, risks and profit. In
addition the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing cost comparisons
of both input unit rates and aggregate cost per kilometer with similar ongoing
road and bridges development and maintenance projects both in Uganda and within
the region.
developing methods of measurement of quantities to match the general
specifications. The Quantity Surveyor will also be responsible for preparing
the unit rate analysis for each major construction item using best cost
elements of labour, material, equipment, overheads, risks and profit. In
addition the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing cost comparisons
of both input unit rates and aggregate cost per kilometer with similar ongoing
road and bridges development and maintenance projects both in Uganda and within
the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop templates and data collection systems
for unit rate analysis and cost estimates in line with UNRA’s guidelines
and standards; - Develop standard BOQ to guide cost estimates
of projects in line with UNRA standards and Annual Statutory performance
agreement; - The job holder will also develop and
implement systems to monitor all costs associated with design, construction
and maintenance of roads and bridges in line with UNRA Annual Statutory
performance agreement; - Develop and implement cost optimization
procedures for value for money analysis in line with UNRA Annual Statutory
performance agreement; - The incumbent will manage procured services
of quantity surveying in line with UNRA contract management guidelines. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the
Head Design.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNRA Quantity Surveyor
job vacancy should hold an Honors Degree in Quantity Surveying,
Construction Management, Civil Engineering; - Possession of a Master’s Degree in a related
field and other Post Graduate qualifications in Quantity Surveying,
Construction Management, Cost Engineering or other relevant field will be
an added advantage; - Professional registration with a Professional
Surveyors Board or its equivalent in the Commonwealth or relevant professional
body is mandatory; - At least five years’ experience in cost
estimation for road or bridge-related projects. - High degree of integrity;
- Proven track record of outstanding
performance; - Excellent interpersonal, particularly
staff/management relation skills - Excellent oral and written communication
skills; - Computer literacy skills
- Ability to manage/supervise multi skilled
teams and deliver accurate results in a timely manner and in an environment
with multiple and challenging tasks.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online at the link below. Please follow the instructions at the link below.
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Deadline: 14th October 2016
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