Assistant Quantity Surveyor job at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Quantity Surveyor

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Engineering Services ]

Jobs at:

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Deadline of this Job:
15 December 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Functional Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the TSU Manager and under the direct supervision of the Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will perform the following tasks:
• Responsible for taking-off and calculation of quantities from architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings and details
• Assist in the preparation of detailed BOQs and specifications for construction works
• Assist in preparation of schedule of materials for construction
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates
• Assist field assessment and the subsequent processing of data and report writing
• Assist in preparation of valuations for contractors’ payments
• Assist with the valuation of variations for ongoing construction works
• Assist in collecting and maintaining construction cost data
• Responsible for keeping an updated filing system for TSU construction design documentation

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Knowledge and capacity to prepare Bills of Quantities to professional and accurate standards
• Prepare appropriate reports as required

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education

• Secondary education is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Technical Qualification in Quantity Surveying will be an asset.

Experience Work experience

• At least 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying is required;
• Experience working in a busy Quantity Surveying office or a busy construction firm will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in Construction and Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years experience working in Infrastructure and Project Management is required.
• At least 1 year of UNOPS experience is required.

Key Competencies
• Knowledge and capacity to prepare Bills of Quantities in Google Sheets and or Microsoft excel to professional and accurate standards.
• Good team player attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work in a team to support the delivery of successful projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with WinQs, Qs Cad and other relevant Quantity Surveying software.

Language Requirements

• Full working knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on jobs.unops.org to apply



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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15 December 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 08-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-12-2065
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