Patience Shava

• Sourcing quotations for tender submissions
• Tender pricing for buildings and mechanical works
• Analyzing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analyzing data that can affect costs (such as currency exchange rates and the company's productivity rates)
• Assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
• Visiting project sites to gather information
• Staying aware of the latest construction technologies
• keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
• Inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project
• Working closely with key members of the project team (such as the bid manager) and liaising with clients and suppliers

● Subcontractor management-scope of work brief, time, cost quality

● Subcontractor certificates- measuring work done, retentions, valuations

● Labour Management: manpower control/finance/time

● Planning: Budget estimates and costs

● Preparing and presenting cost and progress reports

● Submissions of valuation claims to the project manager

● Liaison with client representatives- specific queries and clarifications

● Making sure all materials paid for get delivered

● Cost Control- always in with BQQ allowances versus site instructions versus construction drawing

● Pricing variations

● Final accounts

● Commissioning- COCs, and handover certificates

• Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers
• Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
• Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
• Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
• Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
• Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
• Subcontractor management-scope of work brief, time, cost quality.
• Cost Control- always in check with BOQ allowances versus site instructions versus construction drawings issued.
• Pricing variations
• Liaison with client representatives

• Documentation and filing of projects information
• Payments Submissions-suppliers and subcontractors
• Attending site meetings
• Procuring quotes-material
• Site measurements- physical
• Cost control—reconciling materials requested versus materials used on site
• Assist Tendering-assist with sourcing quotations for tendering

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Assisted senior QS with site measurement and drawing measurements
• Assisted in preperation of bid documents
• Assisted in material reconciliations
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• Assisted in gathering data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
• Assisted in preparing bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
• Assisted in drawing and site measurements
• Filling for projects information
• Preparation of meeting minutes