Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare tender costing, including bills of quantities based on tender documents and drawings, and estimate materials and labour required.
• Evaluate tenders from sub-contractors and suppliers and negotiate effectively with contractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure client requirements are met efficiently.
• Control and monitor all stages of projects within predetermined budgets and expenditures.
• Perform monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting final costs.
• Conduct commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts.
• Certify sub-contractor monthly valuations and finalize accounts.
• Monitor and manage all commercial information related to projects, including labour, materials, and sub-contractor cost forecasting, to ensure strict budget adherence.
• Provide all necessary information to Managers and Directors for periodic reviews as required.
• Conduct technical evaluations, create Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and perform cost analysis.
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers as per tender requirements.
• Compare materials and prices from suppliers and prepare a document checklist.
• Review architectural drawings, draft designs, and revised drawings for all electrical services using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Calculate electrical maximum demand requirements, including lighting, power, and consumption.
• Design and draft sketches for electrical services such as lighting layout, power layout, cable way layout, line diagrams, and schematic diagrams.
• Draft and prepare As-Built Drawings.
• Coordinate site visits with relevant subcontractors and operation teams.
• Check quality control on-site as per design drawings.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the electrical construction industry
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to manage complex projects and liaise effectively with stakeholders would be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, and installation methods
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and cost estimation software
• Familiarity with contract law, and local building codes