# Quantity Surveyor- Kiswishi City- Lubumbashi, DRC

**Company:** [Tatu City](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qcR7dmBMkzBx92LjgJfYWJ.md)
**Location:** Lubumbashi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Construction & Delivery Department

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## Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage cost planning, procurement, and financial control of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-scale road and building construction.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Cost Estimation & Budgeting**

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets at all design stages

. • Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.

• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.

• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints

**Procurement & Tendering**

• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.

• Preparing, negotiating, and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.

• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.). Financial Control & Reporting

• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.

• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.

• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications. • Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation

**Contract Administration**

• Administer contracts (FIDIC) and ensure compliance.

• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.

. • Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.

• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.

**Post-Construction Duties**

• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.

• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters. • Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.

## Requirements

**Education & Professional Certification:**

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Building Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution; Master’s degree preferred.

**Core Experience & Technical Skills:**

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site-based supervision experience in large-scale road and building construction, proven expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

• Solid understanding of the Congolese (DRC) market, particularly regarding large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouse suppliers and contractor

**Key Competencies:**

• Exceptional site reporting & documentation skills, with a focus on progress tracking, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.

• Technical proficiency in cost estimation, contract administration, and dispute resolution (arbitration experience a plus).

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and construction methodologies.