Principal Superintending Quantity Surveyor (1 Post) at Kisii County Government

​​​​Requirements for appointment

• Served in the grade of Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor or comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor;
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of quantity surveying function; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and reporting on contractual claims from contractors, checking valuations for payments to contractors, resolution of disputes on cases requiring litigation or arbitration;
• Responsible for cost information services, control and implementation of tendering and procuring procedures for construction projects, preparation of cost hand books, handling correspondence, reports and papers on policy matters;
• Preparation of cost estimates and Bill of Quantities;
• Monthly valuation on site;
• Site measurements;
• Preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementation of development projects for various Departments.
• Supervise the Quantity Surveying services in the County and will be responsible for the administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her;
• Coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works;
• Responsible for research activities; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
• Remunerations: as set by the Salary and Remuneration Commission (SRC).