Rwanda Quantity Surveyor Lead (Fixed-Term)

• Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting and cost-to-complete assessments to support informed project decisions
• Ensure delivery within approved budgets and timelines for the RICA Seed Centre construction, bulk utilities supply and pivot center irrigation installation projects
• 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
• Review contractor, consultant and subcontractor payment claims with the project team, verifying completed works, contractual entitlements and supporting documentation
• Supervise the Inventory Coordinator to ensure construction materials are accurately recorded, appropriately stored and managed in line with project requirements
• Monitor material receipts, issues, balances and usage records, investigating discrepancies and supporting accurate reconciliation
• Collaborate closely with the Construction Project Manager, construction supervision team, procurement colleagues, contractors, consultants and suppliers to achieve project cost and delivery objectives

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 (approximately USD 8 million / RWF 12 billion)
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, contractor claims, variation assessments, financial reporting and commercial negotiations
• Experience using relevant quantity surveying and cost-estimation software, spreadsheets and project management tools

Skills & Competencies:

• Works effectively with project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers and procurement colleagues
• Strong financial reporting and commercial negotiation skills
• Ability to supervise and develop staff