QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
• Estimate quantity and costs of materials
• Prepare contracts and documents
• Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
• Analyze costs for maintenance and additional building needs
• Track changes in plans or constructions; update budgets
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Hire and document contractors and subcontractors
• Act as a liaison between clients and site managers / engineers
• Keep track of construction materials and inventory
• Identify potential financial or construction risks
• Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and / or estimated costs
• Prepare payments for contractors and subcontractors
• Document progress, materials, and reports on project
• Advise on property taxes, regulations, and local laws
• Source maintenance costs and facilities management for clients
• Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
• Utilize software to calculate, record, and track inventory and estimates
• Analyze completed projects to determine ROI and compare costs

Quantity Surveyor Requirements and Qualifications

Tell employers what skills you have

Account Management

Maintenance

Commercial Management

Budgets

Construction

Quantity Surveying

Progress

Cost Management

Contract Management

Estimates

Procurement

Inventory Management

Cost Planning

advise clients

Finance

contract documents

Cost Reporting

Pricing

Negotiations