Junior Quantity Surveyor jobs in United States

Job Description
Purpose / Role
Assist with preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and associated contract preambles as input to the tendering and contract award process. Assist with review of and/or development of estimates in accordance with AACE standards.
Responsibilities
Prime Responsibilities and Duties
Pre-Contract

1. Assist with preparing actual and/or model Bill of Quantities based upon client Engineering drawings and/or industry data (as appropriate).
2. Assist with the preparation and development of Preambles and Schedules of Rates, including input to Contract Payment terms and conditions, commensurate with client’s requirements.
3. Support Contract Engineer with commercial Bid Evaluation and Recommendation for Award process.
4. Prepare and update take-off of quantities from AFC/IFC drawings.
5. Prepare manhour and cost analysis for tender submissions.
6. Benchmarking of unit rate/manhour rates and prices with industry norms.

Post Contract

1. Assist with the re-measurement of quantities from AFC drawings and/or site implementation in accordance with the method of measurement in the contract.
2. Assist the Lead QS by providing substantiating data to agree progress measurement with Contractor.
3. Assist with the preparation of interim valuations and final accounts including valuation of works completed.
4. Assist with the preparation of estimates as required including reviewing client and 3rd party estimates.
5. Provide reasoned advice and forecasts on costs including conducting Contractor and Company audits.
6. Set a personal example in relation to adherence to Business Ethics, Health and Safety requirements, Code of Business Conduct and other relevant Global Mandatory Procedures and Processes.

Qualifications
Skills and Competencies

1. Degree qualification
2. Proven team player
3. Sound IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel data manipulation skills
4. Analytical skills and ability to follow a structured approach
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Confidence in meeting with clients via MS Teams and in person
7. Excellent report writing skills