Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Quantity Surveyor – FS (Fixed Term Contract) to join the versatile Mineral Resource Management – FS Section. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Project Controls Lead.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

• Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs, and an achievable project timeframe
• Negotiating labour contracts and schedules
• Monitoring business partners/contractors, construction progress, and material needs, including any changes that may impact costs
• Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment
• Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients
• Reviewing and agreeing to business partner’s conditions to use various forms of contract, although mainly NEC and JCT
• Monitoring and reporting of costs of individual contracts
• Carrying out and monitoring the applications for payments, following up and resolving late or disputed monies due
• Contract administration
• Carrying out checks on the creditworthiness of clients and where necessary, securing additional credit insurance and/or agreeing on a suitable payment process
• Monitor project’s performance and visit sites regularly and where necessary report risk to the Project Controls Lead
• Assist with ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations
• Assist with ensuring that the financial aspects, risk and potential impact of a contract managed on the Project behalf
• Knowledge of managing subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account
• Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
• Completing and presenting project variations
• Identification, valuation and Project approval processing of variations
• Preparation of Final Accounts with full supporting pack
• Assist with providing accurate commercial forecasts
• Preparation of adjudication claims/dispute resolution
• Monthly CVR analysis
• Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities.
• Oversee and value subcontractors’ work for payments
• Provide budget/progress reports
• Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent
• Member of the EIZ, GSZ or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 year’s experience in quantity surveying, preferably in construction.
• Proficient in cost estimation, analysis, and management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• First-class analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software
• Experience with project costing software
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation