NexVentur is urgently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a multi-billion dollar rail project in Sydney. The Senior Quantity QS will support the Commercial Department in managing bill of quantities, take off quantities, contracts administration and the claims, variations and payment authorisation processes as required.

Role and responsibilities

• Draft, track and manage upstream variations, 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
• Compile evidence and quantifications for a dispute resolution process for both prosecution and defence of claims (upstream and downstream)
• 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 reasoned QS advice on the strength of our position for matters in dispute and advise on resolution and recovery strategies
• Provide take off quantities from Construction Drawings
• Prepare and assess revised Bill of Quantities
• 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

Skills & experience

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

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role
• Experience working on large scale construction projects
• Experience in claims / variations
• Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting

Job-Specific Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration.
• 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
• 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

WHS Responsibility Statements

Occupational health and safety matters has always been a top priority, and the Company has always guaranteed the safety and wellbeing of its employees and of third parties. To achieve this, the company has implemented its “We Want Zero” program.

We work sustainably and keep each other safe with the stated goal to achieve zero harm to our people, the environment and the communities in which we work, this forms the foundations on which this safety management plan We Want Zero is based.

Employees, agency personnel and its sub-contractors are expected to behave consistent with the following principles:

• Commitment – I am committed to a belief that all incidents are preventable, and I will not undertake any task unless zero harm is achievable
• Leadership – I will take action to realize zero harm and to stop work if I believe a condition or activity is unsafe, or could harm the environment or community, especially when a change has occurred
• Teamwork–We all work together to achieve the goal of zero harm and support each other when preparing or performing any activity
• Accountability – I take accountability for my contribution to making zero harm a reality as everyone contributes to the delivery or our projects.

What's Next

If you are interested or would like to hear more information on this role, please apply through the link on our website, or contact:
Alan with your CV at alan@nexventur.com or apply through this job advert.

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