Rwanda Quantity Surveyor Lead

• Projects Cost Planning, Budget Control & Value Engineering
• Take ownership of cost control and financial performance for the RICA Seed Centre construction project, bulk utilities ( water and electricity) supply, and pivot center irrigation installation project, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments to support informed projects decisions.
• Conduct market price surveys and engage suppliers, manufacturers, and dealers to validate pricing, assess market trends, and secure competitive rates.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, procurement procedures, and relevant construction regulations.
• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, variations, and forecast costs against approved budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate material ordering and cost oversight with the relevant project teams to support efficient utilisation, minimise waste, and maintain construction progress.
• Prepare and maintain project cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and regular financial reports highlighting variances, risks, and decisions required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant quantity surveying experience, including cost management on construction projects of comparable scale and complexity, with a value of approximately USD 8 million or RWF 12 billion.

Skills & Competencies:

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Registration with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors or another recognised professional quantity surveying institution.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, measurement standards, contract administration, procurement processes, and applicable building regulations.
• Works effectively with project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and procurement colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, contractor claims, variation assessments, financial reporting, and commercial negotiations.