Quantity Surveyor (SOG/ST 5)

Summary

The Quantity Surveyor, under the guidance of the Director, Technical Services, provides quantity surveying support for construction contracts, administers and appraises payments to ensure compliance, and manages pre- and post-contract financial services for building and civil works. The role also involves planning and implementing projects within the unit's portfolio in line with established procedures and guidelines. 💰Salary: $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Reports prepared
  • • Costing provided
  • • Assisting with validation of external bills conducted
  • • Assessment of cost/design element of projects
  • • Produce estimates for building and civil works for projects
  • • Obtain & compile cost data for engineering specifications for designs
  • • Operational objectives adhered to
  • • Site investigations conducted, site meetings attended
  • • Appraisal for existing designs conducted
  • • Project appraisals conducted
  • • Contract documents prepared
  • • Price listings updated

• Key Responsibility Areas:

  • • Prepares Technical Reports for existing, new and ongoing projects
  • • Assist with undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance of projects
  • • Reviews the preliminary development budget to ascertain costing of proposed development and submit project proposals
  • • Prepare cost records for labour and materials and for overall contract cost of the unit’s activities
  • • Assists the Project Officer/Planner/Designer using AUTO CAD to produce designs and other schematic drawings
  • • Assisting with cost estimate preparation for buildings, works and other activities
  • • Conducts site visits; monitors and assesses implemented projects to ensure conformance with design and cost estimates
  • • Ensures approved cost planning techniques are understood and implemented
  • • Reviews and assesses all submissions such as Technical Reports, Project Control Sheets
  • • Prepares Practical Completion Certificates for all projects within the designated region
  • • Conduct measurements, evaluate and prepare interim certificates for projects
  • • Assist in preparation of payments and minute sheets
  • • Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, payout and other visual aids
  • • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.

• Performance Standards:

  • • General services and activities are executed in accordance with established quantity surveying procedures, technical standards and Ministry guidelines
  • • Bills of Quantities are informed and prepared in accordance with standard procedures
  • • Implemented projects are assessed to ensure consistency with design specifications and cost estimates
  • • Payment requests are assessed to ensure consistency with design specifications and cost estimates
  • • Payment requests are appraised and approvals provided in accordance with contractual arrangements and Ministry guidelines
  • • A team approach is adopted in the planning and administration of the unit’s construction contracts
  • • All quantity surveying activities are executed within the allotted time frame
  • • Technical reports prepared according to established format

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Adaptability
  • • Compliance
  • • Customer and Quality Focus
  • • Initiative
  • • Interpersonal
  • • Oral Communication
  • • Team Work & Cooperation
  • • Time Management
  • • Written Communication

• Technical/Functional:

  • • Accountability
  • • Analytical thinking
  • • Attention to Detail
  • • Coaching and Mentoring
  • • Contract Administration
  • • Cost Management and Estimation
  • • Goal/Results Oriented
  • • Methodical
  • • Planning and Organising
  • • Presentation and Reporting
  • • Problem Solving and Decision-making
  • • Resilience
  • • Stress Tolerance
  • • Technical Skills
  • • Use and Application of Technology

• Other:

  • • Knowledge of project planning and management techniques
  • • Knowledge of the contract administration process and the established forms of contracts
  • • Be able to provide both summarized and detailed reports on current activities
  • • Have access to and able to use Construction Costing Software
  • • Demonstrable experience in preparation of bills of quantities, tenders, evaluations contract preparation, negotiation and medi
  • • Must have excellent knowledge of construction materials, pricing and trends in the industry

Qualifications

• • Knowledge of the Master Builders JIIC Agreement and labour rates
• • Working knowledge of standard and specialized computer applications including AUTO CAD, Microsoft Excel
• • Bachelors’ Degree in Quantity Surveying
• • One (1) year job experience as a Quantity Surveyor or construction related engagement on new and refurbished buildings
• • Attend relevant training on emerging trends and practices within the IS field

Additional Information and Instructions

• • Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software.
• • The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions
• • Must possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable motor vehicle
• • Willingness to travel locally and internationally
• • Long work hours and working on public holidays when necessary.

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references, one must be a former/current supervisor no later than Friday, January 17, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Justice 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 Email: careers@moj.gov.jm or via Website: moj.gov.jm/careers/apply ⭐ You can click the apply link on this page to apply directly The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted. Specific Conditions associated with the job:

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