DesignBuild Search are working with a leading independent project and Cost Management Consultancy in Sydney, Australia. Due to continued growth they have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful applicant will join a structured team working on range of projects. Our client is open to sponsoring successful applicants if interested in relocating.
Projects include:
Universities
Schools
Residential
Commercial and more
Requirements:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
4+ years post college experience with a PQS
experienced managing and mentoring JQS
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Roles and responsibilities:
* Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates.
* All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections
* Experience in project management
* Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft excel and word
* Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.
* Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explores variances, manging issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery.
* Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work.
* Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager.
* Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.