Design Build Search are working closely with one of Cork's leading contractors. Due to exciting growth across multiple sectors, they have an opening for a Senior QS. The successful applicant will be based in our client's head office, 30 minutes north west from Cork City, and will be working on a mix of projects from residential, industrial, education, and fit-out.
Scope of Projects:
1. Residential
2. Fit-out
3. Education
4. Industrial
Minimum Requirements:
1. Hold a degree in construction economics or Quantity Surveying
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience
3. Ability to price and estimate projects
4. Ability to agree final accounts and negotiate with sub-contractors
Role and Responsibilities:
1. Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour costs vs estimates.
2. Perform all quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation, and agreement of work sections.
3. Experience in project management.
4. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
6. Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments or construction managers/supervisors to discuss costs.
7. Monitor costs from vendors or subcontractors, explore variances, manage issues in conjunction with the manager, and deal with costs overseas and recovery.
8. Report on actual costs and examine estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
9. Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
10. Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
11. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
12. Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data to be effective on cost reduction.
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