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Position Overview:
Please Note:This opportunity is based in the Caribbean region and requires relocation for the successful applicant.
This is an exclusive opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join a successful Contractor in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is a rare opportunity where candidates without prior overseas experience will be considered although those with prior Caribbean or remote location experience will get first refusal. The business operate within the high-end residential, leisure and hospitality sectors with a full and growing order book into 2025. The position would most likely suit someone with at least 5-years post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities (including take-offs)
- Conducting cost analysis and preparing cost estimates for construction projects
- Reviewing project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and materials required
- Preparing and managing project budgets and cash flows
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers including reviewing and processing their interim payment applications as well as negotiating contracts and resolving disputes
- Materials procurement
- Working knowledge of main and sub-contracts
- Monitoring and controlling project costs, preparing and analyzing project cost reports, and forecasting future costs
- Providing advice and recommendations to project teams on cost and contract related matters
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Preparing RFP's, evaluating responses and issuing of subcontracts
- Preparing detailed Scope of Works
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- Accreditation to the RICS would be advantageous
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years' industry experience
- Proven track record of successfully leading larger projects or managing multiple smaller projects
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, motivate and support the team
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the Caribbean region - not essential but advantageous
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
Pay range and compensation package:
- Salary: US$100,000 (tax-free)
- Package: Housing provided for length of time plus vehicle and health insurance
