Quantity Surveyor

Company description:

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

Job description:

Purpose of the Role:

The Quantity Surveyor will support the Commercial Department in appropriately managing bill of quantities, take off quantities, contracts administration and the claims, variations and payment authorisation processes as required.

Qualifications:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications within a relevant field (B.Sc. Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management)

• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role - preferred

• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works

• Experience in claims / variations Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting

Required Competencies:

• Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management

• A sound understanding of contracts and contract law

• Solid technical writing and communication skills

• Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills

• Strong understanding of construction regulations and law

• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions

• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Strong Initiative and proactive nature

• Key collaborative skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed time management skills

• High attention to detail

• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and ibilitiesRespons:

• Where relevant: o Assist in the compilation of the project's monthly payment claims

• Assist in the certification of monthly Subcontractor applications for payments
• Assist in the effective administration of subcontracts, including assessment of variations, claims and ensuring timely payments whilst maintaining professional relationships with supply chain
• Conduct preliminary commercial evaluation of tenders from subcontractors and appraise bids by liaising with Project Managers and Engineers to assess bids

• Provide quantity surveying for contractual claims and final accounts

• Keep accurate and complete records and ensure the various document control registers are kept updated

• Understand the principles of dispute resolution and the mechanisms under relevant contracts to resolve disputes and demonstrate strong dispute resolution skills

• Provide reasoned QS advice on the strength of our position for matters in dispute and advise on resolution and recovery strategies

• Compile evidence and quantifications for a dispute resolution process for both prosecution and defence of claims (upstream and downstream)

• Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and managed

• Gathering and communicating necessary information to team members about current status of team tasks

• Ensuring management has reports and information needed to complete work

• Preparing effective reports or updates

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.