Construction Site Manager

• Supervise and oversee the direction of projects and ensure that the client's specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with Quantity Surveyors to monitor costs.
• Develop a good relationship with consultants and other artisan workers.
• Order and manage materials and equipment on site.
• Provide internal reporting and projections for inventory.
• Oversee and supervise contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct regular site inspections and check building plans and document are followed correctly.
• Interpret general and technical drawings, inspect workmanship on site, observe quality and safety of work on site.
• Prepare monthly construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments for site meetings.
• Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations are met, including Insurance.
• Perform the tasks of a cost estimator.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor in the preparation of monthly Valuation and Payment Certificates;
• On behalf of the company.
• Subcontractors / Specialist Contractors.
• Suppliers of Building Materials and Equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering, construction management, construction economics or related field.
• 5-10 years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field.
• Must be part of the Ghana Institute of Surveyors and must be certified by Ghana Institute of Surveyors (GhIS) and a member in good standing.
• Demonstrable experience in construction contracts.
• Should have executed at least three (3) projects with the value of US$10 million or more as the QS in charge for a construction project
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use Construction Costing Software would be an added advantage.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry

• Good working knowledge of standard methods of measurement.
• Good working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry.
• Have good understanding of how to perform cost control analysis.
• Have excellent understanding of how to prepare valuations and variation claims.
• Understand how to price project preliminaries in relation to extension of time.
• Know the various methods of valuing preliminaries for an ongoing project.
• Know the various types of contracts Fixed, Fluctuating, All inclusive etc
• Understand site materials inventory management and control.

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