Quantity Surveyor - CDM Smith

QUANTIRY SURVEYOR

Job Title:     Quantity Surveyor
Location:     Tanzania - Dar es saalm
Office Location:    Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description:    

CDM Smith is currently searching for experienced Quantity Surveyors with an emphasis on large scale implementation infrastructure projects pertaining to: water/wastewater, sanitation and water resources.  Projects will vary in project locations predominantly located in Sub-Sahara Africa. 

Minimum Qualifications   Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, from an accredited university
Professional membership

Responsibilities:

·         Overall responsibility for Quantity Surveying (QS) oversight of construction contractors’ estimates

·         Assist the procurement manager with oversight and resolution of contract management issues

·         Review design and construction documents

·         Review cost estimates and bids and make recommendations to the project manager if problems are found

·         Technical assistance to those reviewing Payment Certificates/Vouchers and Claim submittals

·         Technical assistance with those reviewing and approving/ disapproving of invoices recommendations for payment

Qualifications:

·         Must have an internationally recognized University Degree in their field, as well as Chartered/Professional Membership (or equivalent) of a recognized international QS Institution.

·         Experience in procurement of works for infrastructure/construction projects
Experience in the preparation of ‘Basis of Estimate’ documents to communicate the ‘class of estimate’ rates, prices, assumptions and all interpretations affecting cost for infrastructure plans

·         Experience and knowledge of all aspects of the procurement and construction cycle management, including knowledge of internationally recognized best practice construction cost estimation processes

·         Experience in the use of computerized cost estimation systems for large scale infrastructure construction contract management, monitoring and reporting

·         Fluent in English, and have excellent technical, computer, communication and organizational skills

·         Knowledge of and be fully familiar with the relevant norms, standards and procedures

·         Knowledge of and be familiar with large scale construction contracts, and be capable of ensuring the compatibility of the Conditions of Contract used for the various works that will be constructed

·         At least 15 years post-qualification experiences, preferably with a combination of consultancy and contracting experience in similar large scale infrastructure projects, and have recent experience in the Southern African region

·         Conversant with modern project and construction management techniques, work programming, cost estimation, measurement/payment certification, and dealing with claims/dispute resolution, utilizing advanced computerized applications associated there with nationally recognized institution

·         At least 10 years demonstrable experience with Program Controls for multi contract projects involving both consultants and contractors involved with large infrastructure projects.

·         Managed project controls on at least one (1) project with a value of over $60 million and containing multiple project components

·         Experience with program and project management software

·         Experience in the Sub-Saharan Africa environment would be an advantage but not a requirement

·         Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, and the ability to prepare reports

·         Ability to work as part of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team, under tight deadlines

·         Ability to function independently

·         A commitment to CDM Smith mission and Core Values

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Oracle Primavera Scheduling (or similar software) and Contract management tools

·         Agency Disclaimer    

·         All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms.

·         All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith.

 CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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