Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

• Strategic Project Definition and Advisory Services;
• Client Representative Services;
• Due Diligence studies;
• Cost and Budget;
• Planning and Programme Management;
• Project Management;
• Design Management;
• Procurement Management;
• Construction Management;

Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update the Project Controls Plan
• Implement project controls procedures and systems, project controls training and (kick-off) workshops for project management team and/ or contractor
• Establish and maintain WBS, work packages, project cost ledger
• Prepare cost estimates
• Develop, Implement and execute change management process
• Monitor cost performance to detect and understand variances from the budget
• Produce accurate and unbiased cost forecasts at a detailed and summary level and forecast the final cost of the project
• Identify and ensure early warning of adverse cost trends such that corrective actions may be taken
• Update and maintain the risk register of the project
• Monitor reimbursable cost
• Implement project financial accounting procedures and systems, financial accounting training and (kick-off) workshops
• Manage the interfaces between the Project Financial Accountant and the project team/contractors
• Ensure that the Contractors’ Project Controls Systems are capable of meeting GSK requirements and ensure that cost control techniques and tools are adequately and properly implemented
• Provide input to the project reports including Project Monthly Reports, Quarterly Report and the Project Completion Report
• Provide benchmarking figures and gather best practices
• Perform project reviews and audits
   
  Qualifications & Experience
• Master Degree or Bachelor Degree in Construction Economics/Management
• Motivating team player, drive results, good communication skills
• Ability to get buy-in and commitment from both internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to constructively challenge project managers regarding cost.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter which requires minimal supervision
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project experience.

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