Quantity Surveyor (SOG/ST 4)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing quantity surveying support in the preparation of the University Hospital of the West Indies construction contracts; appraise contract payments, ensuring compliance with established standards; carry out pre-contract and post-contract financial services for all building and civil works being undertaken by the Unit. The incumbent will also perform functions in relation to planning and implementing the projects that fall under the Unit's portfolio in accordance with established procedures and the necessary guidelines. 💰Basic Salary: $2,803,771 - $3,770,761 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Assists with undertaking cost analysis for the repair and maintenance of projects.
• • Prepares cost records for labor and materials, as well as overall contract costs for the Unit's activities.
• • Participates in the monitoring and maintenance of project activities.
• • Assists the Project Officer, Planner, or Designer in using AutoCAD to produce designs and other schematic drawings.
• • Prepares estimating data for program development.
• • Assists with cost estimate preparation for buildings, infrastructure, 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.
• • Prepares Practical Completion Certificates for all projects within the designated region.
• • Conducts measurements, evaluates, and prepares interim certificates for projects.
• • Assists in the preparation of payments and Minute Sheets.
• • Interprets blueprints and schematic drawings.
• • Prepares interim valuations.
• • Prepares final accounts.
• • Prepares reports.
• • Provides cost estimates for projects.
• • Assists with the validation of external bills.
• • Assesses the cost/design elements of projects.
• • Produces estimates for building and civil works.
• • Obtains and compiles cost data to support engineering specifications and designs.
• • Investigates project issues and attends site meetings.
• • Conducts appraisals for existing designs.
• • Conducts project appraisals.
• • Prepares contract documents.
• • Updates price listings.
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and health and safety precautions
• • Effective oral and written communication skills
• • Effective interpersonal skills
• • Ability to communicate and work well with others
• • Ability to carry out instructions
• • Ability to schedule, plan and complete bill of quantities in a timely manner
• • Knowledge in Microsoft Suite
• • Knowledge in Microsoft Projects

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent;
• • Three (3) years' relevant experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than no later than Thursday, 13th February, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development University Hospital of the West Indies Mona Kingston 7 ✉️ Email: hrd@uhwi.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Quantity Surveyor (SOG/ST 4) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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