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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
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