Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Job Introduction

Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients in the Construction Industry to recruit a Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor for its operations in Nigeria. The position is Lagos Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate with Project Manager, Engineers, Financial / Cost Accountant, Procurement and Commercial Team to ensure compliance in contracting, negotiating and effective costing of a project from start to end date.

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs.
• Prepare cost analysis based on engineering estimates, architectural drawings, materials required and labour involved.
• Prepare cost plans to enable the project team to produce practical designs for all projects by liaising with engineers, architect and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and assist in negotiating tenders from contractors and subcontractors.
• Communicate regularly with project team and subcontractors to ensure commercial controls are in place, understood and followed at all times.
• Control all stages of projects within the predetermined budget and expenditure.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Supply all relevant information to the Project Manager for review at the specified interval set.
• Commercial vetting of subcontractor tenders and contracts.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
• Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates.

Desired Skills and Experience

• First Degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying experience from Construction projects or Commercial Fit Out.
• Candidate must have required Professional Certificates.
• Candidate must be a certified member of NIQS, QSRBN and other Professional bodies.
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Construction Costing Software (CANDY)
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for a better solution.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.