Residential Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost & Value Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for residential development projects in Welkom, Free State. The role covers cost estimation, tendering, contract administration and value engineering to ensure project viability.

The position emphasizes rigorous financial control, cost optimization, and proactive site oversight to deliver quality builds on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Prepare and submit detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities for residential construction projects.
• Manage tender documentation, adjudication, and negotiation with contractors and suppliers.
• Administer construction contracts, including managing variations, claims, and disputes.
• Monitor project expenditures, track costs against budget, and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities for residential construction projects.
• Manage all aspects of tender documentation, adjudication, and negotiation with contractors and suppliers.
• Administer construction contracts, including managing variations, claims, and disputes.
• Monitor project expenditures, track costs against budget, and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new development opportunities.
• Value engineering and cost optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with contract specifications.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering & negotiation

Contract administration

Cost control

Value engineering

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for residential development projects in Welkom, Free State. The role covers cost estimation, tendering, contract administration and value engineering to ensure project viability.

The position emphasizes rigorous financial control, cost optimization, and proactive site oversight to deliver quality builds on schedule and within budget.