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Quantity Surveyor
Alternative Titles:
Construction Economist
Quantity surveyors prepare cost estimates and plans, audit
projects, manage construction costs and administer
construction contracts for all levels and types of
construction.
Quantity surveyors may perform the following tasks:
- talk to architects, engineers, builders, contractors,
suppliers and project owners
- study architectural and engineering drawings and
specifications
- prepare a 'Bill of Quantities', which lists the
individual components required to construct the project
- check on changes of design to assess the effects on cost
- assess and recommend payment to contractors during
construction
- prepare monthly cash-flow forecasts for clients and tax
depreciation schedules
- undertake feasibility studies to assist in decisions
about the worth of a project proceeding
- act as consultants to business and government.
Quantity surveyors usually work in offices. They also visit
building sites, clients and other members of design teams.
Required Skills - Quantity Surveyor
- analytical and logical
- able to concentrate for long periods
- good oral and written communication skills
- able to work accurately with figures
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
- aptitude for working with computers
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