Project Surveyor

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Surveying and Site Analysis

1. Site Surveys: Conducting surveys to gather accurate measurements of the land, boundaries, topography, and other physical features of a construction site. This may involve using specialized equipment like Total Stations, GPS, or laser scanning tools.
2. Topographic Surveys: Producing detailed topographic maps and diagrams to help design teams understand the terrain and identify potential obstacles.
3. Boundary Surveys: Ensuring the precise marking and mapping of property lines to avoid disputes and ensure legal compliance.
4. Setting Out: Establishing reference points, benchmarks, and coordinates on-site for construction teams to ensure buildings are constructed according to design specifications.

2. Data Collection and Analysis

1. Survey Data Processing: Using survey data to create detailed drawings, CAD models, or 3D models. This often involves using software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools.
2. Reporting: Preparing and presenting survey reports, including measurements, data analysis, and recommendations. These reports are often shared with engineers, architects, and project managers for review.
3. Geotechnical Analysis: Working with geotechnical engineers to assess the stability of the site, particularly in relation to soil conditions and potential risks like flooding or erosion.

3. Project Planning and Coordination

1. Pre-Construction Surveys: Conducting site surveys before construction begins to help inform the planning and design stages of the project.
2. Construction Monitoring: Continuously monitoring the progress of construction to ensure that the building and infrastructure align with the approved design, specifications, and regulations.
3. Coordination with Stakeholders: Communicating with project managers, engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure that all surveying and construction requirements are met.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all surveys and construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including zoning laws, building codes, and environmental requirements.

4. Quality Control and Risk Management

1. Quality Assurance: Ensuring that surveying work is accurate and adheres to quality standards. This may involve performing checks to prevent errors in measurement or data entry.
2. Risk Mitigation: Identifying potential risks related to site conditions, design challenges, or construction issues, and recommending solutions to prevent project delays or cost overruns.
3. Dispute Resolution: Addressing any boundary disputes or discrepancies related to land ownership, land-use permits, or construction boundaries. This may involve working with legal professionals or mediators if required.

5. Cost Estimation and Budgeting

1. Estimating Survey Costs: Estimating the costs associated with the surveying work, including equipment, labor, and time, and helping to ensure that the project stays within budget.
2. Cost Tracking: Tracking survey-related costs throughout the project and providing reports to ensure that the project’s financial resources are used efficiently.

6. Documentation and Reporting

1. Survey Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all surveys, including raw data, reports, and final drawings. These records are essential for project documentation, regulatory compliance, and future reference.
2. Progress Reports: Providing regular progress reports on survey work and advising the project team of any issues or challenges encountered on-site.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Assist Directors in leading and delivery of all aspects of quantity surveying from inception of a project through to completion.
• Possess sound knowledge and experience of all building works elements – enabling works, substructure & superstructure, facades, finishes, FF&E, external works, etc.
• Produces cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage, and is able to manage and oversee the production of a detailed BOQ for tender.
• Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the client.
• Working knowledge of industry recognized Contract forms (FIDIC) and standard methods of measurement including POMI and NRM.
• Sound knowledge in the use CostX software in the cost estimating process.
• Assesses and values progress payments and change requests.
• Reviews and compares scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates cash-flows.
• Estimates variation orders for Subcontractors/GC Contractors.
• Reviews and evaluates payment certificates for Subcontractors/GC Contractor.
• Evaluates and negotiates variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Commercial Manager, Design and Construction Team.
• Evaluates and negotiates final accounts settlements.