Quantity Surveyor (SOG/ST 7)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Civil Works Engineer, the Quantity Surveyor reviews architectural plans and prepares quantity needs; estimates the quantity and cost of materials and provides expertise in the drafting of the Ministry’s construction contracts. Additionally, he/she carries out studies of project duration and labour costs, co-ordinates supply deliveries and gives advice and suggestions to contractors on contractual issues. The incumbent is also required to liaise and work collaboratively with site managers, clients, contractors and subcontractors, monitor maintenance and material costs and prepare operational reports, analyses and other technical reports and documents for submission to the Civil Works Engineer. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 – $6,990,779 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Monitors cost changes/movements within the industry associated with design and/or construction work, and adjusts budget projections accordingly;
• • Prepares construction plans and prepares quantity requirements;
• • Prepares contracts, budgets, Bills of Quantities, risk assessments and all necessary documents for project costs;
• • Measures and values works completed on project sites;
• • Manages the preparation of tenders;
• • Scrutinizes maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts, to ensure the best deals;
• • Prepares preliminary estimates for all building and civil engineering works;
• • Reviews the preliminary development budget to verify costing of proposed developments;
• • Participates in the co-ordination of designs for building and subdivision plans to achieve cost efficiency in standards and specifications;
• • Validates external bills;
• • Assists the Civil Engineer in conducting appraisal designs;
• • Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, payouts and other visual aids;
• • Develops, monitors and maintains cost records for labor and materials, and for overall contractual costs for the Ministry;
• • Reviews construction plans and prepares quantity requirements;
• • Examines maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts, to ensure cost efficiency and the required standard levels;
• • Liaises with Site Managers, clients, contractors and subcontractors, and other stakeholders to resolve problematic issues, so that projects can be carried out efficiently and effectively;
• • Advises managers and clients on improvements and new strategies;
• • Maintains database on costing and other appropriate data;
• • Keeps track of materials and orders more, when required;
• • Documents any changes in design and updates budgets;

• Other:

  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Civil Works Engineer.

• Key Output:

  • • Bills of Quantities finalized and costing provided
  • • Validation of external Bills conducted
  • • Assessment of cost/design element of project developed
  • • Site meetings, visits and investigations conducted
  • • Estimates for building and civil works for project provided
  • • Payments to contractors executed
  • • Operational objectives established and technical standards assessed
  • • Appraisal of existing designs and project appraisals conducted.
  • • Review of contract payments undertaken
  • • Tender evaluation, technical and progress reports prepared and presented
  • • Approvals from the relevant approving agencies obtained
  • • Technical advice provided
  • • Staff needs identified and addressed

• Performance Standards:

  • • Bills of Quantities are informed and prepared in accordance with standard procedures.
  • • Externally prepared Bills of Quantities are assessed to ensure conformity with established procedures and Ministry guidelines.
  • • Implemented projects are assessed in accordance with set standards and within the agreed timeframe.
  • • Site meetings, visits and investigations conducted in keeping with best practice.
  • • Preliminary estimates prepared within the agreed timeframe and set budget.
  • • Carefully developed operational objectives established and technical standards assessed in keeping with best practices.
  • • Timely and accurate appraisals of existing designs and project evaluation conducted. In keeping with agreed standards.
  • • Detailed and effective review of contract payments undertaken.
  • • Accurate, comprehensive reports are prepared and submitted within the agreed timeframe.
  • • Required approvals from the relevant approving agencies are obtained in the required format and time frame.
  • • Procurement of contractors done in a timely and professional manner in keeping with GOJ regulations.
  • • Sound technical advice provided to contractors.
  • • Staff needs identified and addressed in a timely manner.

• Authority:

  • • Validates bills of quantities prepared by external Quantity Surveyors.
  • • Issues Practical Completion Certificates (PCC).
  • • Issues work changes on site within specific scope of contract.
  • • Certifies bills and payment vouchers.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent Planning and Organizing skills
  • • Excellent Oral Communication skills
  • • Excellent Written Communication skills
  • • Excellent Time Management skills
  • • Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking skills
  • • Very good Negotiating skills required to negotiate costs with vendors and subcontractors
  • • Good Organizational skills to Organize, Plan, and Strategize when necessary
  • • Good Interpersonal skills
  • • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • • Excellent Customer and Quality Focus skills

• Technical:

  • • Knowledge of the operation of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures
  • • Excellent knowledge of the Master Builders JIIC agreement and the Jamaican labor rates
  • • Good knowledge of the Building Code stipulated by the Jamaica Institute of Quantity Surveyors
  • • Sound knowledge of GOJ’s Procurement Policies and Guidelines
  • • Good knowledge of Project Planning and Management Skills
  • • Knowledge of the Contract Administration process and the established forms of Contracts
  • • Project/Construction Management experience
  • • Working knowledge of standard and specialized computer applications
  • • Sound knowledge of Auto CAD and Microsoft applications

Qualifications

• • BSc. Degree in Quantity Surveying;
• • Five (5) years related working experience;
• • Experience in Building, Roads, Bridges and any other Civil Works.
• • Holder of a valid General Drivers’ License

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Extensive travelling
  • • Required to work long hours, on weekends and public holidays, when the need arises.
  • • Exposure to dust, excess water, chemicals and height.

Applications accompanied by resume should be submitted no later than January 29, 2025 to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Quantity Surveyor (SOG/ST 7) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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