Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor)- Kingston

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The Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo.) is seeking to identify a qualified, motivated and result-oriented professional to fill the following Temporary position:

 

Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor)- Kingston

 

Under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, the Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor) provides construction, cost related and financial advice in order to facilitate the development of tourism related projects.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Prepares preliminary cost advice and approximate estimates for projects.
  • Prepares cost plans and carries out cost studies (investment appraisal, life cycle costing and the like).
  • Prepares contract documentation for contractor selection and construction project administration.
  • Evaluates contractors’ tenders and makes recommendations for acceptance or rejection.
  • Prepares cash flow forecasts and institutes post-contract cost monitoring/reporting mechanisms.
  • Provides valuation of variations that arise as the works proceed and prepares interim valuations at regular intervals.
  • Prepares periodic cost reports for plans presented by clients.
  • Prepares final accounts in consultation with the contractor.
  • Evaluates and recommends settlement of contractor’s claims for direct loss and/or expenses
  • Facilitates settling of contractual disputes
  • Attends site meetings.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

Required Competencies

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:

 

  1. Functional/Occupational Competence
  • Knowledge of Government procurement policies and guidelines
  • Excellent knowledge of construction principles and techniques.
  • Knowledge of standard building and professional contracts.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in the written form and orally
  • Proficiency with project management software
  • Proficiency with word processing, data manipulation and presentation software – e.g. Microsoft  Suites, Corel Suites

 

  1. Behavioural Competences
  • Works effectively with other team members to achieve team goals

 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

  • BSc in Quantity Surveying.
  • Or Diploma in Quantity Surveying with five (5) years’ experience
  • Minimum three (3) years Pre and Post contract administration experience

OR

 

“Any equivalent Combination of Qualifications and Experience”

 

Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@tpdco.org to the attention of The Executive Human Resource Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday November 26, 2024.

 

Subject: Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor)

 

We thank all respondents, but only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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