DesignBuild Search are working with an independent project and Cost Management Consultancy in Cork. Due to growth across Ireland and the international market they have an opening for a Senior QS. The successful applicant will join a small high performing team. This position will offer structured career progression.
Scope of Projects:
Commercial
Residential
Hospitality
Retail
Minimum:
Degree qualified in construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
5+ years' PQS experience
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Roles and responsibilities:
* Analyse blue prints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates.
* All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections
* Experience in project management
* Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft excel and word
* Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.
* Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explores variances, managing issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery.
* Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work.
* Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager.
* Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
* Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures.
* Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost date to be effective on cost reduction.