Job Specifications
Job Description
At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor I to join our growing Commercial Department.
We are looking to appoint a construction industry professional with knowledge of construction costs and contracts. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting/undertaking aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects and ensuring that construction projects are completed within their projected budget. You will be required to assist (and undertake in parts) with the valuation of construction works, bidding and project budgeting, and the compilation/ submission of reports to the client.
Additional Responsibilities
Preparation of service cost management control budgets for projects as required to support the achievement of corporate objectives
Preparation of constructed cost management control budgets for projects as required to support the achievement of corporate objectives
Supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of cost management programs and systems for the corporation
Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to coordinate the acquisition of input information for the cost management process for projects
Maintains files of project cost management processes and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
Supports the evaluation of historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, force reports, and productivity reports, and incorporates relevant data into the company unit cost, material, and labour factors
Monitors Trade Partner Contract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to control budgeted costs & determines the bases for variances through change management processes & Contract Administration
Undertakes engagement with project Trade Partners & Client alike.
Reviews design cost options and recommends best solutions based on cost & time impacts to the project
Maintains relationships in the industry to facilitate the acquisition of cost management data and processes
Prepares documentation to support the change management process for projects
Undertakes in review of Trade Partner change management submissions for validity
Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required
Evaluates required bid analysis contents by reviewing requests for proposal, attending pre-bid meetings, and communicating with the project team to support the construction cost management phase.
Preparation of weekly/monthly Cost Plan reports in advance of presentation to Client
Preparation of weekly/monthly internal Cost Management reports for the Line Manager
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
2-5 years relevant industry experience.
Knowledge of ARM4 & ARM5.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to MEP and Cost Estimating systems.
Knowledge of RIAI, FIDIC, NEC, JCT Contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree experience in Project Delivery, including Cost Control.
Desired Skills
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports to convey complex information simply to a diverse range of people.
Strong interpersonal skills dealing with design team / Client (& Client Representatives) / Trade Partners / IPS
Senior Management & meetings, etc., with the ability to build and develop relationships
Good attention to detail & record keeping, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative & thinking outside the box.
Numerical and data analysis skills.
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
Teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative.
Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Good commercial awareness.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work.
Knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects
About the Company
IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends, and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations that enable our clients to deliver life-imp...
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