Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor is expected to add value to the construction process by proactive involvement in cost management and reporting with the overall
objective of constructing quality affordable houses in various PSHS construction projects. The incumbent is also expected to drive best value from main and sub-contractors.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses and/or prepare Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Works, Specifications and all contract documentation, ensuring that these comply with the project brief and timescale, budget estimates: all relevant legislation, regulations and policies
Assist in the management of associated contractual issues which include but not limited to: determining the extent and value of building work execution for interim payments to contractors; assessing and settling contractors claims throughout the contracts; agreeing final accounts with contractor and auditor and issuing the Final Certificate.
Carry out valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales;
Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts;
Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations;
Assist in preparation and adherence to project procurement targets and costing budgets;
Assist in planning and scheduling of construction works and in dealing with incoming enquiries in order to provide best value and timely services to clients;
Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Operations Officer.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications, experience: –
University Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
Must be registered by the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB).
Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (lCT) applications; and
Not less than five (5) years work experience in construction industry out of which two (2) years must be in senior position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
TENURE AND REMUNERATION
A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies or certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 28thAugust 2015.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Watumishi Housing Company,
4th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers,
P.O. Box 5119,
Dar es Salaam