National Housing Corporation Principal Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Kenya
Job Specification:
Duties and Responsibilities
Participating in planning and analysis for housing and infrastructure projects;
Preparation of cost estimates for housing and infrastructure projects;
Preparation of project financial estimates (expenditure & income) and scheduling to inform the Corporation’s budgeting process;
Prepare tender and contract documents for housing and infrastructure projects;
Participate in procurement processes for housing and infrastructure projects;
Measure works and prepare interim payment valuations and certificates ;
Undertake valuations of variations arising from site instructions and/or revision of designs and specifications;
Participate in evaluation of contractual claims;
Undertake financial appraisals to monitor and control costs;
Measure works and prepare final accounts and certificates for project closure.
Collect, maintain and update data on construction rates and prices of building materials.
Prepare material schedules and labour costs for maintenance works.
Provide necessary documents, expertise and participate in dispute resolution mechanism.
Determine the selling price of completed housing units.
Guide Quantity Survey Assistants in execution of their duties.
Person Specification:
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
Bachelors Degree in Quantity Survey, Building Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Masters Degree in Quantity Survey, Building Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Corporate Member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
Registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor;
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
Skills and Competencies:
Interpersonal skills;
Communication skills;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to supervise others;
Problem solving skills;
Analytical skills;
Customer focus;
Decision making skills;
Report/Minute writing skills;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; National Housing Corporation Principal Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Kenya
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