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Job Title:  Officer Facilities Management – Quantity Surveyor  

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  Monitors the different stages of design whilst it is developed to compare with the budget, and advises the client’s team of changes that impact the budget.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing tender documents, contracts and bills of quantities and other specifications for engineering and construction projects 

• Prepare cost estimates to define the optimal quantity and price of the materials being used in construction.
• working together with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants in identifying their specialities and scopes for the project
• Coordinates with different parties to finalize the optimum prices for each element of the project.
• Work with other stakeholders such as engineers, workers, and contractors to derive efficiencies in other areas of expense such as labour costs, construction costs, and construction methods.
• Prepare Financial and Contract administration reports

Procure or agree on the services of subcontractors who work on the construction project

• Make sure that the project’s costs remain within the stipulated budget.
• Procure optimum value products with the best quality
• Prepare frequent reports tracking the project costs to track financial progress.
• Advise on selecting and/ or sourcing of construction materials.
• Good understanding of Industry best practise for Surveyors and well versed with latest industry developments
• Maintain good working relations with Statutory and functions for Surveyors

Coordinate Site visits and future projections of tasks ahead

• perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
• To track progress and compare it to the actual plan.
• Analyzing the task requirements ahead of time
• Gauge the performance of the entire team
• Make any amendments if needed in the tasks ahead.
• Prepare reports for management and critical stakeholders for Surveying activity

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• An honours bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in Quantity Surveying or Building Economics from a recognized academic institution.
• At least three (03) years of experience in building construction, and design with a strong portfolio of completed projects across various sectors
• An impeccable record of integrity and professionalism

Desirable Requirements

• Professional affiliation with Institution of Surveyors Uganda
• Good understanding of PPDA regulations
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation and industry practice and Surveying standards

Special Skills and Attributes

• The incumbent should pay attention to detail
• S/he should be creative
• S/he should have strong analytical skills
• S/he should have good communication skills
• S/he should be a good team player
• The Incumbent should have good computer skills
• Should be flexible and willing to travel frequently
• Experience with applicable software/systems for Surveyors

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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