Job Description

Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:

• Cost management to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while overseeing projects to ensure achievement of the required goals, standards and quality.
• This includes ensuring statutory regulations are met.
• Includes tasks like cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while also managing project scope, timelines, and quality.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma (BEng/BTech - Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience post-graduation in a similar position concerning project management and/or quantity surveying; experience with operations required
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies
• Proficiency in cost estimation and budget management
• Strong experience in planning and programming (MS Projects or similar)
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools.

Skills Required:

• Professional demeanour
• Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills (fully multilingual - English/Xhosa/Afrikaans)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. General Responsibilities:

• Overall site visits for measurements and ensuring that project is running efficiently
• Compile reports as requested.
• Proactive compilation and implementation of processes associated with the working environment
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports as requested by management
• Maintain awareness of the different contracts of the company
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations
• Staying updated on industry trends and regulations
• Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards
• Implementing proper quality control measures

2. Project Management:

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the engineer and/or the client
• Developing and implementing project strategies
• Managing project scope, timelines, and resources ensuring compliance and project delivery within budget and schedule
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Identify, analyse, develop responses to risks and managing risks
• Allocate work to subcontractors after relevant authorisation from management
• Collaborate with stakeholders, liaise with clients and other construction professionals
• Advise on claims, disputes and contractual issues

3. Cost Management:

• Preparing cost estimates and budgets.
• Managing contracts, including negotiation and administration
• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
• Monitoring and controlling project costs, perform risk, value management and cost control
• Assist in preparation and analysis of costing for tenders
• Value completed work and arrange payments through following correct ISO Work Instruction

Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
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