Job Description

AvenirHoldings (Pty) Ltd specializes in a wide range of professional services such as multidisciplinary engineering, project management, construction project management and stakeholder management consulting with extensive experience in Mining, Mineral Processing, Rail Infrastructure, Metals, Water & Sanitation, Energy Power Generation, Telecommunication, Built Environment (Construction), Health Care and Agriculture amongst other sectors. Job Details: The role extends and cuts across all subsidiaries and affiliate strategic partnerships associated to AvenirHoldings. The incumbent will be tasked with preparing Quotations; Bill measure; Material and Labour Pricing, Rate Build Up, Pricing Documents, Tenders, Monthly Interim Payment Certificates, Sub-Contractor Payment & Budget Control, Variation Orders, Cost Reports, Final Account Measure, Costing and Agreement with Project Consultants, Contract Administration & Variations, Material Scheduling and Ordering, Managing Suppliers & Subcontractors, Project Management on Smaller Contracts, Cost Estimates & Reports, Cash Flows, General Written Reports, Progress Reports, Pricing Tender, Completing Tender Documentation. When applying please quote the correct reference as listed below: QUANTITY SURVEYOR (REF: QS 15/11) Job Type: Fixed Term Contract FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Principal accountabilities and duties include but not limited to: Prepare Structural, Mechanical and Piping estimates as directed by the Project Engineer and Project Manager or his designate. Preparation of commercial adjudication of materials / equipment / subcontract quotations. Ensure that detailed spreadsheets are completed and that an accurate bid analysis is carried out on all quotations received. Ensure all the files are maintained as per company QA procedures and full traceability maintained. Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates. Identifying labour, material and time requirements by studying the proposals, drawings, specifications and related documentation. Assisting with the preparation of tender and contract documents, formulating / complete BOQs, rate build-ups, variation orders and quotations. Compile pricing for RFQs, RFIs and Tenders. Ability to produce accurate estimates and quality control them independently without supervision. Ensure and obtain authorization to submit Tender from Project Manager. Review and evaluate any requested Amendments from Client revise Quotation / Tender accordingly. Verify in conjunction with Senior Management that the contents of the Clients Contract / Purchase Order align with the submitted Quotation / Tender. Assist Project Manager with valuating and certifying fortnight contractors (make sure claimed work is in accordance with work done on site). Assist Project Manager with valuating and certifying sub-contractor work on monthly basis. Cost Reporting and financial tracking. Responsible for the control of Project Variations and approval process with client and sub- contractors. Responsible for the preparation of contract documents for appointment of sub-contractors. Inform finance of guarantee(s) expiry dates. Complete and collate all payment guarantee documentation. Arrange all supplier documentation for new sub-contractors. Record and price all extra work and contract variations. Expedite payments due and discounts granted. Monitor overall contract performance via the Contract Status Report. Ensure repeat claims are issued monthly until final payment is received. Ensure all payment certificates are received, drawn up and sent to the Client timeously. Complete and file QS documentation per project. Appoint sub-contractors & ensure contract conditions are in place. Arrange all supplier documentation for new sub-contractors. Prepare all sub-contractorsxe2x80x99 documentation & check administration. Attend to any site related queries & manage projects as required. Monitor and keep track of project progress and ensure that measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account. Provide advice to management on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence. Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts. Certification of sub-contractor monthly valuations and final accounts. Communicate regularly with management and specialist sub-contractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times. Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with project timetable. Monitor all commercial information in relation to project including labour, material and sub- contractor cost forecasting thus ensuring budgets adhered to. NON-NEGOTIABLE JOB COMPETENCY ASPECTS o Construction economics, cost and financial management xe2x80x93 including project cost estimating and cost plans, preparing project budget and cash flows, administration of project cost and finance, carrying out feasibility and viability studies including collecting, preparing, analysing, and interpreting project cost and financial data and related information. o Management of construction project procurement and contract xe2x80x93 inclusive of identifying, collecting, processing and interpreting data and information for the evaluation and selection of appropriate procurement system and contractual arrangement, preparing tender and contract documents, administration of tendering processes and managing the implementation of construction contract. o Measurement, quantification and documentation xe2x80x93 inclusive of measuring and quantifying construction works for project costing, cost planning and control, preparation of bills of quantities, work programme, resources planning and control, valuation for interim payment, and preparation of project account. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS o Bachelor degree / B-Tech degree in Quantity Surveying. o Professional registration with SACQSP (Pr QS). o Registered as a member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) o More than 3 years experience with engineering and construction contracts, preferably in the mining, petrochemical, private and public sectors respectively. o Quantity Surveying with 3 years working experience with JBCC, FIDIC, NEC contract suites knowledge and sound understanding of Bespoke Contracts. o Extremely proficient with Ms Office Suite. o Excellent knowledge, understanding and use of cost management tools such as WinQS. o Good knowledge of scheduling tools such as MS Projects and Primavera and the application thereof. o A valid Driverxe2x80x99s License. PERSONALITY AND ATTRIBUTES o Flexible, able to prioritise and multi-task and understand urgency. o Logical, analytical, focused on quality and attention to detail. o Highly organised and meticulous. o Highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure with challenging deadlines. o Self-motivated, innovative and creative individual with the ability to generate new ideas and follow through to completion. o Diplomatic, tactful, proactive and strives to gain the trust and respect of the team. CLOSING DATE Closing Date: 30 November 2023 Completed applications can be e-mailed to the recruitment email address below by the indicated closing date. To: hr@avenirgroup.co.zaand visit our website https://www.avenirgroup.co.za/for online applications AvenirHoldings is an equal opportunities Employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race or disability. Job Type: Contract