Job description
-Participate in feasibility studies and assist in establishing a client’s requirements of the proposed construction and refurbishment project;
-Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect/Engineers;
-Review the Bills of Quantities [BoQs] and Schedules of Quantities elaborated by external consultants;
-Undertake cost analysis and perform risk, value management and cost control;
-Elaborate the BoQs and Schedule of Quantities of public projects where a consultant is not required;
-Monitoring the progress of construction and refurbishment projects;
-Participate in elaboration of contracts and advise on a procurement strategy of the proposed construction and refurbishment projects;
-Understand the implications of health and safety regulations;
-Work with the Project Managers in crosschecking the quantities before invoices payment;
-Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly;
-price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for projects and advise on estimative budget likely to be needed during budgeting exercises;
-assess or prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation;
-measure and value the work done on site and accept services of contractors and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project,
-liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers;
-Collaborate with in house Quantity Surveyors to periodically prepare and publish a quality list of acceptable building materials with their specifications and their unit costs to guide Government projects;
-select and/or source construction materials appropriate for construction projects to be undertaken by the institution;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor;
-write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Construction Technology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Knowledge of Rwanda Housing regulations and standards
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– Analytical skills
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Digital literacy skills
