Sep 13, Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Quantity Survey Engineers Jobs in Uganda

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation:

• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings and specifications to estimate material quantities required for the project.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, considering materials, labor, equipment, and other project expenses.

Budget Management:

• Assist in developing and managing the project budget in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.

• Monitor and track actual project expenditures against the budgeted amounts.

Procurement and Contract Management:

• Collaborate with procurement teams to obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Review and negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Change Order Management:

• Evaluate and manage change orders and variations to the project scope, assessing their impact on the budget and schedule.

• Provide cost assessments for potential changes and advise on their feasibility.

Cost Control and Reporting:

• Implement cost control measures to avoid budget overruns and track cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare regular cost reports for project management and stakeholders.

Value Engineering:

• Suggest value engineering options to optimize project costs without compromising quality.

Quality Control:

• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

• Identify discrepancies and deviations from plans, reporting them to project managers and relevant stakeholders.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyse measurement data and present comprehensive reports on project progress and quality.

• Ensure that all measurement records are accurately documented for future reference and auditing.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with the design team, project managers, and construction personnel to ensure seamless project costs integration and information exchange.

• Communicate costs control findings to relevant stakeholders and address any related concerns.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and protocols during operation activities.

• Identify potential safety hazards related to cost control operations and implement necessary precautions.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and implement quality measurement procedures to ensure that it meets engineering standards and project specifications.

• Monitor measurement processes to detect any deviations from required standard levels.

Technical Specifications:

• Prepare detailed project cost specifications to be used in the road construction project.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project costs comply with project /contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct regular audits to verify cost quality assurance and consistency.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Facilitate communication among project team members and external stakeholders by ensuring the project estimates.

• Provide project estimates to project stakeholders, including consultants’ and contractors.

Reporting:

• Generate regular reports on cost estimates status, and any outstanding issues.

• Provide progress updates to project managers and other relevant stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Cost Variance: Measure the difference between the budgeted and

actual project costs.

• Quantity Accuracy: Assess the accuracy of quantity take-offs and estimates.

• Cost Savings: Track and report on cost-saving initiatives implemented during the project.

• Timely Reporting: Measure the timeliness of cost reports and financial updates.

• Change Order Management: Evaluate the efficiency of managing change orders and variations.

• Data Reporting Timeliness: provides project cost estimates to analyse and report actual / variance data.

• Quality Control Findings: Monitor the number of variance and project cost escalation during quality control inspections.

• Compliance Adherence: Monitor adherence to contractual requirements and regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Gather feedback from project team members and external stakeholders on quantity survey management processes.

Work Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Quantity Surveying: Proficient in quantity take-off methods, cost estimation, and cost management techniques.

• Construction Cost Knowledge: Familiarity with construction material costs, labor rates, and equipment expenses.

• Budgeting and Financial Analysis: Ability to develop and manage project budgets and conduct financial analysis.

• Contract Management: Understanding of contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontractor management.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess cost implications and alternatives.

• Communication: Effective communication with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders regarding cost-related matters.

• Software Proficiency: Skilled in using quantity surveying software and spreadsheet applications.

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently within project schedules.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate meticulousness in recording and analysing project cost estimation.

• Health and Safety Consciousness: Knowledgeable in safety protocols and practices in a construction environment.

• Quality Control: Knowledgeable in quality assurance procedures and standards for construction project costing management.

• Environmental Awareness: Understand the environmental impact of construction and consider sustainability factors.

• Project Management: Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively within the project team.

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.

• Health and Safety Compliance: Knowledge of safety regulations and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards in the road construction industry.

• Working experience: Possession 8 years of leadership working experience of which 3 years should have been obtained in the equivalent capacity.

How to Apply

All interested and qualified persons may apply by submitting your application with detailed CVs and academic transcripts with the contacts of 3 professional Referees to our office in

Mukono

plot 1508,

Kigombya

P.O Box 29087

Kampala, Uganda

OR send your CV on the EMAIL : [email protected] or [email protected]

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