Quantity Surveyor

  • Full-time

Company Description

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and be a force in the agrobusiness on a global scale.
We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our capable team of professionals.
In this role, you will be tasked with scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
To be successful in this role, you should have a methodical approach, great mathematical and analytical skills, and a good eye for quality.
 

Job Description

  • Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs.
  • Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
  • Estimate the quantity and costs of materials.
  • Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
  • Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials.
  • Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
  • Analyze costs for maintenance and additional building needs.
  • Track changes in plans or constructions; update budgets
  • Act as a liaison between clients and site managers/engineers and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors.
  • Identify potential financial or construction risks and advise on improvements, strategies, and/or estimated costs.
  • Prepare payments for contractors and subcontractors and document progress, materials, and reports on project.
  • Advise on property taxes, regulations, and local laws.
  • Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates.
  • Analyze completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering, management, or similar field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor with general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field.
  • Certified Quantity Surveyor.
  • In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
  • Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results with strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports.
  • Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets, strong estimating, and financial analysis skills.
  • Great Networking abilities.
  • Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.

Additional Information

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • 5 - day workweek.
  • Flextime.
  • Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Training Programs
  • Growth and Development
  • Mentoring and Counseling

Office base: Ado-EKITI, Nigeria with approximately 25% travel (within Nigeria and internationally)