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quantity surveyor

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Description

Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

construction industryquantity surveyingcost managementurban planning lawbuilding construction principlesbuilding codesquality standardsproject managementcivil lawcivil engineeringcontract lawreal estate marketMonte Carlo simulation

Practical Skills

communicate with construction crewscalculate needs for construction suppliescontrol of expensesmanage contractsperform cost accounting activitiesorder construction suppliesfinish project within budgetprepare construction documentsmanage budgetsidentify customer objectivesadvise on construction materialsoversee construction projectkeep records of work progressmonitor parameters' compliance in construction projectscheck construction complianceprovide cost benefit analysis reportsliaise with financiersestimate profitabilitymonitor contractor performanceadvise architectsfollow the statutory obligationscarry out tenderingensure compliance with construction project deadlineadvise on risk managementmonitor construction siteaudit contractorscoordinate construction activitiescommunicate with customers

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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