Quantity Surveyor


Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description
Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They strive for an efficient use of the resources whilst keeping an eye on quality, quality standards, and client's requirements..
Top 3 specific things you need to know
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will need to master following:
Top 15 general things you need to know
More generally, a quantity surveyor is also versed in:
- advise on construction materials
- building codes
- building construction principles
- calculate needs for construction supplies
- construction industry
- control of expenses
- finish project within budget
- keep records of work progress
- manage budgets
- manage contracts
- order construction supplies
- oversee construction project
- perform cost accounting activities
- prepare construction documents
- urban planning law
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent quantity surveyor
It also helps to know the following:
- project management
- advise architects
- advise on risk management
- audit contractors
- carry out tendering
- check construction compliance
- civil engineering
- civil law
- communicate with customers
- contract law
- coordinate construction activities
- ensure compliance with construction project deadline
- estimate profitability
- follow the statutory obligations
- liaise with financiers
- monitor construction site
- monitor contractor performance
- monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
- provide cost benefit analysis reports
- quality standards
- real estate market
Top employers for this job

Quantity Surveyor (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer