QUANTITY SURVEYOR FOR THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, PROJECTS, AND TRANSPORT DIVISION (P. D. P & T)
The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant Senior Member position in the Physical Development and Municipal Serves Directorate (PDMSD)
POSITION: Quantity Surveyor
REPORTING TO: Deputy Director of P. D. P & T
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quantity Surveyor; Planning, Development, Projects, and Transport (P.D.P & T), is part of a team in the PDMSD that is responsible for the management of the physical development and maintenance of the facilities and properties of the University.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Preparing feasibility studies, Cost Plans, or development appraisals
ii. Advising end-users on ways of procuring projects
iii. Advising on the preparation of budgets and monitoring design development against planned expenditure
iv. Conducting value management exercises whilst analyzing and managing risks involved with projects
v. Preparing Bills of Quantities for all types of projects
vi. Managing tendering processes and preparation of Contract Documents
vii. Controlling costs during the construction process
viii. Assisting in the successful completion of projects
ix. Valuation of construction work for interim payments, including Change Orders, and closing on final accounts
x. Giving advice on the avoidance or settlement of disputes during the construction period.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant must have:
i. A Bachelor’s degree in Building Technology, Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics from a recognized University
ii. A professional qualification and membership of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (Quantity Surveying Division) or its equivalent with 8 years post-professional qualification or more.
iii. A Master’s degree or post graduate degree in the Built Environment with at least 5 years post-qualification work experience.
iv. Complete understanding of QS Software and its applications.
v. Experienced and proficient user of Excel
vi. Creativity and resourcefulness in Project Management
vii. Knowledge about Procurement Processes
viii. Ability to support team with good collaboration skills
ix. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
METHOD OF APPLICATION
An applicant is required to submit the complete application dossier to the Registrar, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG 25, Legon, Accra, Ghana (Hardcopy) or vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Soft Copy).
The application pack should contain the following: · Completed application form for Senior Administrative and Professional Staff Application: (UAB Form 1B) to be downloaded from the University’s website www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd
· a cover letter expressing interest,
· a detailed curriculum vitae
· copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 30th June 2022
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their full application packs are received by this date, including two letters of reference that should be clearly marked and sent directly to the Registrar, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh
For further information contact: vacancies@ug.edu.gh or call: 0260779919
REGISTRAR
June 6, 2022
