Clonmel Tipperary, Permanent, Full time.
- Five days per week
- Sector: Energy – Operations
- Attractive salary
Who We Are
Skanstec is a specialist engineering company delivering infrastructural projects within the energy and telecommunications sector. Our expert team is renowned for consistently providing flexible and tailored engineering solutions in a marketplace that sees the convergence between clean energy & connectivity for a smarter, more sustainable society for future generations.
Our Values
- Safety: Protecting everyone, leading by example.
- Teamwork: Promoting collaboration and fostering inclusivity.
- Excellence: Leading innovation and future ways of working.
- Respect: Listening, valuing each other and acting with integrity.
- Sustainability: Accelerating the global energy transition, sustaining our future.
The Role
Commercial quantity surveyor plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial success of construction projects by accurately estimating costs, controlling expenses, and optimizing project budgets and profitability.
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Over 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or related construction roles.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost estimation techniques.
- Accurate estimation and analysis of construction costs for commercial projects.
- Experience with quantity take-offs, cost planning, cost control, and value engineering.
- Understanding and experience in construction contract administration.
- Drafting, evaluating, and managing contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting for construction projects.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing risks in commercial construction projects.
- Experience with risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and insurance requirements.
- Proficient in preparing and maintaining accurate project documents, including cost reports and variation orders.
- Strong communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation skills for obtaining competitive pricing.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and industry standards in construction.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
- Understanding project management principles and methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.
- Collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects using project information and specifications.
- Quantify materials, labor, equipment, and other necessary resources.
- Assist in preparing tender documents and analyzing contractor and supplier bids.
- Recommend vendors based on cost, quality, and other factors.
- Monitor and track project expenses during construction.
- Identify and address cost variances to ensure the project stays within budget.
- Find ways to reduce project costs without compromising quality.
- Suggest alternative materials or construction methods for cost savings.
- Manage construction contracts, ensuring compliance with cost, scope, and schedule terms.
- Review contract documents, change orders, and payment requests for accuracy.
- Assess and mitigate financial risks like cost overruns and delays.
- Develop strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Prepare financial reports to track expenditures, cash flow, and profitability.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Manage changes and claims throughout the project.
- Assess the impact of changes on costs and schedules and negotiate settlements.
- Compare project costs against industry standards to identify improvements.
- Implement cost-effective strategies to enhance performance.
- Resolve disputes related to project costs and contracts.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely settlements.
- Address client inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Seek opportunities to improve skills, processes, and methodologies.
