2 Job Positions of Senior Quantity Surveyor at The Rwanda Development Board (RDB): (Deadline 28 December 2025)
Job Summary
Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast track the
country’s economic development. As an entity, it brings together economic clusters tasked to ensure the Rwanda’s vision 2020 economic aspirations are realizable. To succeed at this
important mission, RDB is looking for a good caliber senior quantity surveyor to join
the team responsible for the quality standards of RDB construction and engineering
projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
• He /she must be a holder of at least BSc. Degree in Quantity Surveying or
master’s degree in construction management
• Have at least 7 years of proven practical working experience in construction
sector for Bachelor’s degree holder.
• Have at least 5 years of proven practical working experience in construction
sector for masters ‘degree holder
Required Competencies and Technical Skills:
• Proven experience in construction projects costs
estimate and control
• Knowledge and experience in working with multidisciplinary teams;
• Having been involved in the design, construction or supervision of at least five
(5) such as buildings construction projects and/or infrastructure development
projects as a lead quantity surveyor, senior quantity surveyor as proven by working/services certificates.
• Knowledge and experience in the estimate and control costs for large construction projects
• He / She must be an active member of association of quantity surveyors in Rwanda with valid license
• Fluent in either English, French with Kinyarwanda as an asset.
Key duties and responsibilities
The quantity surveyor is responsible for managing all financial and contractual aspects, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet all legal and quality standards. The quantity surveyor will collaborate with other professionals, ensure all aspect of projects are designed and installed correctly in any RDB construction projects with clear specifications and costing with proposed measurable system and quantities , and will oversee their operation and maintenance throughout the project’s lifecycle, work with the team to counter check if construction projects under design or in construction work progress are on standards and implemented accordingly by overseeing and regularly do their engineering and cost review and resources match-up to maximize their efficiency and productivity while being used
in the construction projects, develop plans for new engineering initiatives, including investigating new technologies and developing plans for new project implementations, create and maintain cost estimates for projects and programs, conduct research to determine the need for new or revised engineering standards, codes, and regulations,
conduct projects engineering review to determine and confirm their compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and codes, actively participate in professional activities, such as technical meetings and conferences related to RDB construction projects but also secure the image of the engineering profession by upholding professional ethics and standards, and by participating in the construction project team and analyze and resolve engineering problems and demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication.
Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor
The Surveyor will be responsible for the following key tasks:
• Work closely with the construction team, contractor and supervisor to coordinate review and approval of all documents produced by the Contractor and Supervisor
• Developing detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment, creating project budgets, including cash flow forecasts,
• Monitoring project costs, identifying potential overruns, and implementing costsaving measures,
• Control project variations and manage change orders
• Managing the tendering process, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts
with subcontractors,
• Assessing completed work and calculating payments due to contractors, predicting
financial needs throughout the project lifecycle, Preparing regular reports on
project finances for stakeholders,
• Preparing the final accounts to reconcile actual and estimated costs after project
completion.
• Participate in meetings and communication with all project stakeholders to ensure
smooth operation for the projects, timely interaction, and quality of work consistent
with the highest international standards
• Secure the necessary public authorities and funders’ approvals in case of donor funded
projects and project permits and inform the Client in due time to prepare the necessary
action plans
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Reviewing and monitoring progress against milestones
• Report formally on the progress and performance of all relevant aspects of the
Project to the all other project stakeholders
• Countercheck and certify invoices, practical completion and contractual
requirements in conjunction with the construction supervisor
• Support field visits and inspections by necessary authorities/stakeholders
• Controlling quality standard compliance during the construction project design and
implementation
• Report to the SPIU coordinator on projects work progresses
Mode of Application
Duly signed application letters addressed to the CEO of RDB together with updated detailed curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates, proof of relevant experience/valid work certificates and names and addresses of at least three (3) reference persons and copy of Identity Card should be submitted by email to talentacquisition@rdb.rw not later than 28/10/2025 latest 5:00 P.M.
Note:
- The submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience or work certificates, attached to your job application letter is mandatory to support the relevant experience outlined in the applicant’s CV, along with the other documents mentioned above, for pre-selection.
- Your job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE single PDF document for easy download & analysis of applications otherwise the application will not be considered for preselection.
- Candidates who apply for more than one (1) position MUST submit separate application letters with relevant attachments for each position they are applying for. Any one application containing multiple positions will not be considered for preselection.
- ONLY online applications will be received on the above-mentioned email. No hard copy applications will be received.
- The email subject must clearly specify the job title you are applying for.
- RDB is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our company Gender Mainstreaming policy and program, we strongly encourage every qualified candidate to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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