Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
  
• Must be registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or a comparable regulatory authority.
  
• Professional affiliation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is preferred.
  
• At least 4 years of practical site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential projects and/or industrial warehouses.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Kenyan market, especially related to large-scale residential developments and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
  
• Outstanding skills in site reporting and documentation, emphasizing progress tracking, risk assessment, and the implementation of corrective measures.
  
• Technical competence in cost estimation, contract management, and dispute resolution (experience in arbitration is an advantage).
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and construction methodologies.
  

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
  
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
  
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
  
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
  

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
  
• Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.
  
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).
  

Financial Control & Reporting ·

• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
  
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
  
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
  
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation.
  

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
  
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
  
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.
  

Risk & Value Management

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
  
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
  
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.
  

Post-Construction Duties

• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
  
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
  
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.