QS Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. QS Strategy & Cost Governance

• Develop and standardize SOPs for cost control, cash flow reporting, and BOQ/variation tracking
• Establish cost control frameworks, including benchmarks and BOQ breakdown structure (quantity, unit rate, source)

2. Cost Planning, Estimation & Budget Control

• Lead BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, and cost estimation (pre & post tender) based on verified data and market quotations
• Establish and manage project budgets with the Project Director, ensuring monitoring of budget vs actual cost, cost allocation, and cash flow projection
• Identify variances, cost overrun risks, and provide cost control recommendations and adjustments

3. Bidding, Contracts & Variation Management

• Provide QS input for tender pricing, ensuring competitive pricing and aligned profit margins
• Review contracts, commercial terms, and manage variation orders, cost impact analysis, and claims
• Advise management on financial impacts and ensure protection of company profitability

4. Reporting & Financial Visibility

• Prepare cost reports, budget vs actual analysis, and cost vs revenue forecasts
• Provide clear financial insights to CEO on project performance, risks, and profitability
• Support management decision-making through accurate cost and cash flow reporting

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Project Team to provide cost control data and support decision-making (without involvement in execution)
• Collaborate with Procurement to validate costs using supplier quotations (without supplier selection or negotiation)
• Align with Finance to ensure consistency of cost data with financial reporting and P&L visibility

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 8–12+ years in QS / Cost Control
• Experience In Infrastructure / construction projects
• At least 6-8 years in leadership role
• Strong knowledge of cost control, BOQ, and estimation
• Contract management and negotiation skills

For more information, please contact to:
Email: Paos@talentnetgroup.com
Tel: 096 4066 529