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• Actively participate in the development of
  annual operations budget by pricing/forecasting cost of different
  materials needed for projects
• Support the Facilities Engineer to monitor
  actual operations expenses.

• Develop or review engineering drawings,
  plans measurements and development of internal estimates for Works to be
  contracted
• Review quotations and bids by potential
  contractors – ensuring that they meet IDI requirements and are economical
• The incumbent will craft and recommend
  optional quality solutions, where necessary
• Supervise / oversee Works carried out by
  contractors ensuring that they meet quality specifications and that Works
  are carried out within time limits
• Consult with Architects, Engineers and
  contractors with respect to repairs and / or renovations
• Prepare tender documents, budgets, bills
  of quantities, Specifications and other contractual documentation.
• Write reports on projects including
  explaining major variations from budget.
• Tasked with the valuation of works carried
  out and preparation of interim Certificates of payment for Construction
  works
• Keenly track changes to design and/ or
  construction work and adjusting the budget projections accordingly.
• Perform any other duties that management
  may assign to you from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the Infectious
  Diseases Institute (IDI) Quantity Surveyor job opportunity should
  preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Building
  Economics or related discipline.
• The applicant must also be a registered
  member of the Institute of Surveyors Uganda (ISU) at a minimum of graduate
  level
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  construction Project Management of construction and renovation works with
  a variety of building and infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication skills – both
  verbal and written; including ability to negotiate with potential contractors/service
  providers
• Previous experience in managing
  /supervising contractors.
• Knowledge of maintenance trade procedures,
  equipment, tools and supplies commonly used to support the installation,
  maintenance and repair of building, tools and equipment.
• Experience in working on Health sector
  infrastructure projects is an added advantage
• Knowledge of safety procedures and
  terminology
• Skills in assessing conditions and
  standard of buildings equipment and completed work
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards
  and standard health and safety practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of
  general building construction and renovations.
• Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge
  of MS Excel, MS Project and the ability to learn how to use specialist
  software (CAD, Microsoft project)
• Excellent relationship-building and
  interpersonal skills
• Team working
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate
• Keen attention to detail and a methodical
  approach to work

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