Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
- Develop cost plans, estimates, and budgets during the design and planning stages.
- Assist in the preparation of tender documents, including instructions to bidders, pricing schedules, and scope of work.
- Conduct tender evaluations and cost comparisons for subcontractor and supplier proposals.
- Provide cost advice during the design development phase to ensure cost-efficient solutions.
- Assist in the review and negotiation of contract terms with clients, consultants and contractors.
- Monitor contract compliance and identify any potential risks or cost implications.
- Support procurement by reviewing subcontracts and material requisitions to ensure alignment with project budgets.
- Monitor and track project expenditures against budget and forecast.
- Conduct site measurements, track progress, and prepare interim payment applications and certifications.
- Evaluate and document variations, change orders, and claims to determine cost and time impacts.
- Prepare and submit cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates to project stakeholders.
- Support final account preparation upon project completion, including reconciliation of subcontractor accounts.
- Work closely with the site team to monitor progress and productivity on-site.
- Evaluate the Value of Work Done (VOWD) for accurate cost reporting and payment applications.
- Verify and record resource usage (labour, materials, plant) and assess its impact on project cost.
- Verify Contractor material deliveries i.e. quantities, quality for compliance with Specifications required/requested.
- Flag any deviations from budget or contract scope and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all cost-related activities, including:
- Site instructions
- Variation orders
- Subcontractor correspondence
- Measurement sheets
- Ensure proper filing and documentation to support claims, audits, and contractual disputes.
Education and Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering or related field.
· Professional membership or certification is desirable (e.g., NIQS, QSRBN).
· Minimum of 7 years work experience in cost management in the construction industry.
· In-depth understanding of construction processes, materials, methods, and contractual frameworks (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, or local standard forms).
· Proficiency in cost estimation and take-off software (e.g., CostX, WinQS, Bluebeam, PlanSwift).
· Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
· Familiarity with project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) is an advantage.
SALARY: N350,000.00pcm (GROSS)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦350,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering or a related field?
- Do you have a minimum seven years’ work experience in cost management in the construction industry?
- Do you have professional membership or certification (eg NIQS, QSBRN)?
- Do you have an in-depth understanding of construction processes, materials, methods, and contractual frameworks (eg FIDIC, NEC or local standard forms)?
- Are you proficient in cost estimation and take-off software (eg CostX, WinQS, Bluebeam, PlanSwift)?
