Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor)- Kingston

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Is Seeking To Identify a Qualified, Motivated And Result-oriented Professional To Fill The Following Vacant PositionTechnical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor)- KingstonUnder the direction of the Technical Services Manager, the Technical Specialist (Quantity Surveyor) provides construction, cost related and financial advice in order to facilitate the development of tourism related projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepares preliminary cost advice and approximate estimates for projects.Prepares cost plans and carries out cost studies (investment appraisal, life cycle costing and the like).Prepares contract documentation for contractor selection and construction project administration.Evaluates contractors’ tenders and makes recommendations for acceptance or rejection.Prepares cash flow forecasts and institutes post-contract cost monitoring/reporting mechanisms.Provides valuation of variations that arise as the works proceed and prepares interim valuations at regular intervals.Prepares periodic cost reports for plans presented by clients.Prepares final accounts in consultation with the contractor.Evaluates and recommends settlement of contractor’s claims for direct loss and/or expensesFacilitates settling of contractual disputesAttends site meetings.KEY COMPETENCIES Required CompetenciesThe post-holder will be able to demonstrate:Functional/Occupational CompetenceKnowledge of Government procurement policies and guidelinesExcellent knowledge of construction principles and techniques.Knowledge of standard building and professional contracts.Ability to effectively communicate in the written form and orallyProficiency with project management softwareProficiency with word processing, data manipulation and presentation software – e.g. Microsoft Suites, Corel SuitesBehavioural CompetencesWorks effectively with other team members to achieve team goalsMinimum Required Education And ExperienceBSc in Quantity Surveying.Or Diploma in Quantity Surveying with five (5) years’ experienceMinimum three (3) years Pre and Post contract administration experienceOR“Any Equivalent Combination Of Qualifications And Experience”Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@tpdco.org to the attention of The Executive Human Resource Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 5, 2025. 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