Project Quantity Surveyor – Debswana Diamond Company
Job Description
Title: Project Quantity Surveyor (3 Years Fixed Term Contract)
Description: Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.
Purpose of the Role
To plan, manage and execute the Quantity Surveying and Project Estimating function; manages pre and post contract cost control through implementation of contract.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Measurement for preparation of tender documents (using interpreted information from drawings, BOQs etc)
- Valuations and Certification of work done during construction for interim payment purposes
- Assist with adjudication of contractual claims
- Coordinates and checks estimation-related integration between project management work, support work and technical/specialist work, including inter-technical/specialist work
- Creates, develops and adjusts estimates during each project stage
- Refine the levels of Estimation accuracy through project life-cycle stages
- Ensures and monitors transfer of Estimation-data between financial, accounting, planning, and procurement systems; the review of errors arising from such transfers. and coordinates actions to rectify such errors in projects
- Ensures control over Estimation-related contractual obligations (e.g., the impact and management of escalation)
- Monitors the effectiveness of Estimation standards and procedures, and recommends necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement
- Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters
- Manages subordinates’ key effectiveness areas by setting, monitoring and reviewing performance and taking remedial action as necessary
- Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance
- Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance
- Preparation of final accounts including initial negotiation where necessary with contractors
Other Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates the safety, health and environmental program in area of responsibility
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Experience
4 years (or more) post qualification experience in Construction and/or mining environment
Legal Certification/Professional Registration
- Relevant accreditation e.g. RICS, PrQS etc.
Technical Competencies
- Procurement Management
- Project Control Management
- Contracts Close Out
- Scope Management
- Data Integration
- Estimate Management
- Cost Control/Engineering
- Planning and Scheduling
Behavioral Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment
- Planning, Coordination and Execution
- Managing Performance and Holding People Accountable
- Change Leadership
- Impact & Influence
- Innovation
- Service Orientation
- Developing Others
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Debswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates.
