Job Description
Purpose / Role
Assist with preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and associated contract preambles as input to the tendering and contract award process.
Assist with review of and / or development of estimates in accordance of AACE standards
Responsibilities
Assist with all other tasks as required
Prime responsibilities and duties
Pre-Contract
- Assist with preparing actual and/or model Bill of Quantities based upon client Engineering drawings and/or industry data (as appropriate).
- Assist with the preparation and development of Preambles and Schedules of Rates, including input to Contract Payment terms and conditions, commensurate with client’s requirements.
- Support Contract Engineer with commercial Bid Evaluation and Recommendation for Award process.
- Prepare and update take-off of quantities from AFC/IFC drawings.
- Prepare manhour and cost analysis form tender submissions.
- Benchmarking of unit rate/manhour rates and prices with industry norms.
Post Contract
- Assist with the re-measurement of quantities from AFC drawings and/or site implementation in accordance with the method of measurement in the contract.
- Assist the Lead QS by providing substantiating data to agree progress measurement with Contractor and
- Assist with the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts including valuation of works completed.
- Assist with the preparation of estimates as required including reviewing client and 3rd party estimates.
- Provide reasoned advice and forecasts on costs including conducting Contractor and Company audits.
- Set a personal example in relation to adherence to Business Ethics, Health and Safety requirements, Code of Business Conduct and other relevant Global Mandatory Procedures and Processes.
Qualifications
Skills and competencies
- Degree qualification
- Proven team player
- Sound IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel data manipulation skills
- Analytical skills and ability to follow a structured approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence in meeting with clients via MS Teams and in person
- Excellent report writing skills