Quantity Surveyor at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF): (Deadline 15 August 2023)

Quantity Surveyor at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF): (Deadline 15 August 2023)

Terms of Reference: Quantity Surveyor 

Contract Duration: Full-time for 12 months with the possibility of renewal

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF) is a non-profit NGO that aims to support the growth of Rwanda’s health sector through the programs, partnerships, and services at King Faisal Hospital. The Foundation’s three main focus areas include specialized medical care and clinical research; education and capacity building; and social welfare.

KFHRF is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve as Quantity Surveyor to work closely with the KFH facilities and procurement teams to advise on projects budgets, verification and certification of contractor’s works as well as the preparation of estimates of different works required.

Reports to: Director of Hard Facilities

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Prepare bill of quantities based on market prices and other applicable indices to reflect the value of money for the institution
2. Examine engineering drawings and review design computations and quantities to ensure compliance with sound engineering and quantity surveying practices and established international and local standards, codes and regulations.
3. Conduct internal project quantity assessments to validate recommendations from contracted engineers and architects.
4. Complete quantities, rates and units of bid and analyze them to ensure the best value options are adopted for assigned projects.
5. Verify the contractor’s fulfillment of specifications in the Bill of Quantities and construction contracts, and review the quality of material samples to ensure it meets or exceeds standards together with the engineers in the related field of engineering.
6. Review the work plan, the progress of works, requests for information, change orders, material inspections, and other construction-related activities.
7. Supervise and provide contractors with instructions to adhere to the approved Bill of quantities, work schedule and the required quality and safety standards.
8. Be part of the team that conducts regular site inspections to all sites to ensure contractors maintain health and safety within the hospital grounds and project site and ensure that safety rules and best practices are strictly followed.
9. Advise the project manager and hospital management of any concerns and propose recommended improvements or changes.
10. Review contractor invoices through verification of BOQ, and work with the Project manager, and Contractor to prepare documents for final approval and payment by hospital management and finance.
11. Proactively work with contractors to ensure procurement of longer lead-time items is being considered and actioned accordingly.
12. Be able to prepare meeting minutes for different meetings held for the construction and Different equipment projects
13. Manage any unexpected problems during the project and inform timely the project manager and the Hospital Management
14. Ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget by setting benchmarks, budget approval, and monitoring progress.

Education and Experience Requirements

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management preferred
2. Minimum of five (5) years of building construction project experience in the areas of major and minor projects, remodeling, and renovation as a quantity surveyor
3. Be registered within a relevant regulatory body
4. Intermediary ability/training/certification in construction take-off software (Planswift, Stack, etc.) is an added advantage.
5. Previous experience in hospital/healthcare construction is an added advantage.
6. Background check will be required if shortlisted.
7. Proficient in English: Speech and Written Communication.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Also, intermediary ability in Microsoft Projects is preferred.
9. Proficient in PDF document redlining and commenting. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Honesty, integrity and other professional ethics are essential
2. Knowledge of Quantity surveying and engineering practices and principles for healthcare facilities.
3. Optimum knowledge of the construction standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities is preferred.
4. Pre-construction knowledge regarding costs of construction and maintenance.  Ability to complete bid analyses.
5. Ability to understand general construction tasks.
6. Ability to administer and conduct a thorough and detailed inspection of buildings and facilities quantity-wise.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to troubleshoot and develop a list of recommendations to correct existing facilities and new construction problems.
9. General understanding of lifecycle maintenance.
10. Ability to report and draft meeting minutes is required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to girmahana2@gmail.com with a copy to kara.neil@kfhkigali.com by Tuesday, August 15^th, 2023 at 23:59 CAT.