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 CardExperience: • 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 reportingRequired 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 PowerPointCore 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)• Provide take off quantities from Construction Drawings • Prepare and assess revised Bill of Quantities• Assist in contract administration and change management • Provide forecast of relevant contract works• General assistance of commercial matters • Provide cost planning, estimation, forecasting, budgeting, weekly and monthly reporting• Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and managed• Gathering and communicating necessary information to team members about current status of team tasks• Provide accurate time and cost assessment data • Proposing improvements to the Projects procurement and management of contracts• 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.