Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor – Pre construction

December 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor – Pre construction

Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor - Pre Construction Estimating

Dublin, Ireland

Responsibilities

  • Preparing estimates & pre-construction budgets based on drawings and specifications
  • Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document
  • Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
  • Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor's bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
  • Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics
  • Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
  • Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
  • Keep informed with developments in the construction industry & industry bodies
  • Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals Department
  • Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
  • Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required
  • Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Management
  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
  • Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and tender submission
  • Understand the company's high standards of safety
  • Able to identify potential risks on a project

Requirements

  • A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 8 years' satisfactory experience
  • Experience in pre-construction is desirable
  • Have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent relevant area of study
  • Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages - e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
  • Valid Safe pass card
  • Possession of a full Irish Driving Licence