Project Site Quantity Surveyor at Covenant Construction Solutions (CCS) Ltd: (Deadline 20 May 2025)

Project Site Quantity Surveyor at Covenant Construction Solutions (CCS) Ltd: (Deadline 20 May 2025)

Title: Project site Quantity Surveyor (Site Based)

Covenant Construction Solutions (CCS) Ltd is a pioneering Professional Quantity Surveying firm in Rwanda dedicated to providing solutions in the construction industy particularly in financial (Costs), contractual and administrative aspects of various types of construction developments. Our office is located in the City of Kigali, Kicukiro District-Kigarama Sector, KK 35 AVe , Rebero Hill View Building, 1^st Floor, Opposite Karan Petrol Station, near SIMBA SUPERMARKET Rebero Branch.

CCS Ltd provides professional quantity surveying, construction project management, construction procurement , cost advisory services and construction valuation services among others. The services include but are limited to effective quantity measurement for construction works, cost estimation, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), Bills of Materials (BOM) , construction valuation for financial and insurance institutions, tender documentation, contract administration, as well as technical advisory services for construction procurement and dispute resolutions. For more information, you can visit our website: www.ccs.rw

Founded in 2019 , we work with various clients including, but not limited to, property developers, small, medium and large construction companies (subcontractors and main contractors) , homeowners, small, medium and large consulting firms (engineering and architectural firms) , financial & auditing organisations, insurance companies etc.

 At CCS Ltd, we strive to minimize the cost of your construction project by enhancing the value for your money.

Career Development

QUANTITY SURVEYING is a superb career for men and women who have the desire to involve themselves in the exciting world of construction and development. In a highly pressurised world of aspiring costs and large scale development, the role of the quantity surveyor is currently more vital than when the profession was originally established in England in 1785. Any party undertaking a construction development is coutious about the project costs be it a developper, a contractor, a consultant or a financing institution. In order to effeciently endeavour the cost management on a construction project, the engagement of a team of Professional Quantity Surveyors is a paramount commitment.

 CCS Ltd, as Quantity Surveying firm is therefore looking for a dynamic Professional Quantity Surveyor who is passionate about his /her career growth to join the Qs team.

Position Summary

Purpose of the Assignment:The Project Site Quantity Surveyor will assist the project management team in management of construction costs as well as in contract administration. He/She will be reporting to the senior cost manager/Senior Project Quantity Surveyor.The site QS will assist in accurately measuring executed works, preparation of the Interim payment certificates, evaluation of contractual claims, cost forecasting and other matters assigned by his/ her superior.

Reports to: Senior Project Quantity Surveyor /Senior Cost Manager

Job location: Bugesera District, Rwanda

Contract Duration: 18 months (Renewable)

Key Responsibilities:

The Project site Quantity Surveying will work under the supervision of a senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager. He/She must be registered under the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors (RIQS) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor or a Professional Technologist Quantity Surveyor . He/she shall provide support in the following core areas:

• Assist in the establishment and maintaining a financial control system for the project as well as preparation of regular financial progress reports.
• Assist other project consultants and contractor’s team in reviewing and following up the implementation of approved material procurement schedule in connection with the approved work programme for the project.
• Participate in regular site teachnical and project progress meetings.
• Assist in the review of the working documentation such as shop drawings for compliance with related approved budget.
• Assist in the preparation or review of the predicted cash flow for the project.
• Assist in the preparation of proactive cost estimates for the proposed variations to the project in order to allow the client to make informed decisions.
• Assist in the contract administration through making thorough review and evaluation of contractual claims as well as drafting related official correspondances.
• Undertake site measurement of executed works and provide assistance in the preparation of Interim Payment Certificates (IPC) to be signed and issued by the Lead consulting firm/ Principal agent.
• Assist in the preparation of project financial appraisals and forecasting the costs at completion that may be required by the client or Financing institutions.
• Assist in the Preparation of final accounts /Final statement and final payment certificate for the executed construction works.
• Assist in the preparation of the project close-out report

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Having a degree or a diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building Economics.
• Being a Rwandan by Nationality
• Being a register Professional Quantity Surveyor or a Professional Technologist Quantity Surveyor with a valid Practicing license issued by the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors (RIQS).
• Having industry experience of at least 3 years especially in the aspect of cost management and contract management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and concisely (Fluent in English).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in cost data and reporting.
• Able to work in a multicultural team and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, quantity take off, site measurement including proficiency in Ms Excel.
• Having basic knowledge in architectural and engineering softwares such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit as well as Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology is a plus
• Having working knowledge in Quantity Surveying and project management softwares such as Ms Project, Primavera, Planswift, Cost X, Primus Takeoff, WinQS, QS Plus, PRISM estimating, Vector Snape, STACK Estimating software, QE Pro etc is a plus.
• Having contributed to the development of the Quantity Surveying Profession in Rwanda as an active member of the Rwanda Quantity Surveying Students Association (RQSSA) or Volunteering with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors (RIQS) is a plus .
• Having extensive knowledge of FIDIC contracts is a plus.
• High ethical standards with a commitment to transparency and accountability in Professional Quantity Surveying practices.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter, updated CV with three referees, a copy of Valid Practicing Licence, Academic Qualifications, Identity Card and expected remuneration to the office located at 1st Floor Rebero Hill View Building opposite to Karan Petrol Station (Near SIMBA Supermaket-Rebero Branch), KK 35 Ave or submit applications to the email: [email protected]with a copy to[email protected] .

Candidates should note the following:

• The title of the email submitting the application shall be” Application for a job as a project site Quantity Surveyor – Bugesera site“.
• The deadline for the applications is Monday 20^thJanuary 2025, at 17h 00
• The proposed remuneration shall take into consideration that the employer shall provide the accomodation facility in work area and that the job is expected to start early February 2025.
• Late applications shall be rejected and only short-listed candidates shall be contacted for further assessment and consclusion of the employment agreement.