Quantity Surveyor (Re-advertisement) at Bomet University College

Job Description

• Developing and managing budgets for all projects and ensuring work is completed within its projected budget;
• Conducting feasibility studies and advising on the cost-effectiveness and viability of proposed projects;
• Preparing of tender documents, bills of quantities and contracts for projects and subcontractors;
• Assisting in contract administration including contract valuation, site measurement, precontract documentation, post-contract documentation and records;
• Negotiating contracts and work schedules with designers and contractors;
• Auditing and valuing of completed work, processing payments and assisting in preparing of final accounts and claims;
• Ensuring that all projects adhere to the statutory building regulations, health and safety standards and other legal requirements;
• Providing advice on the ongoing maintenance costs for the university facilities;
• Producing regular budget reports for the University College stakeholders;
• Training and supervising junior staff;
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Principal.

 Job specification

Minimum requirements:_

• Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or other approved equivalent qualifications recognized by KNEC with six (6) years relevant work experience preferably in a Quantity Surveying firm or Ministry of Public Works or a large organization since obtaining the HND OR:
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying from KNEC or other approved equivalent qualifications recognized by KNEC with nine (9) years relevant work experience preferably in a Quantity Surveying firm or Ministry of Public Works or a large organization since obtaining the Diploma;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain), or Division II, with credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Sciences;
• Proficiency in computer applications ( Quantity Surveying packages)