Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Tusker Construction Group is based in Co. Monaghan. The Business is Family owned, and managed, with over 30 years’ experience in all areas of the construction sector their success is a strong testament to the supporting divisions within the group such as Crane Hire, Plant Hire, Construction & Demolition, Steelworks, Haulage, and Waste Recycling.

As part of our on-going growth, we are now looking to our team and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager based at our HQ location in Co. Monaghan.

Benefits:

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Years in Service Leave Benefit

Requirements:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or Industry recognized qualification preferable

Minimum of 3 years experience in estimating and quantity surveying within the steel fabrication industry is preferable

Proven track record in contract negotiation, cost control, final account settlements, and building strong customer relationships.

Highly skilled in managing teams, resolving disputes, and delivering accurate financial reporting within strict deadlines

Proficiency in construction estimation software/fully proficient in Excel/Word and related software

Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to put procedures in place and follow them

High level of attention to detail and analytical abilities

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Motivated team player and ability to take initiative

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Detail-oriented with a high standard of quality for oneself and others

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Strong multitasking and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Review of tender documentation, measurement, estimation and submission of same.

Review of tender documentation, completion of take-offs, and submission of tenders for structural steel/construction projects

Full cost control of contracts, liaising with team members.

Prepare and submit monthly valuations and final account agreements.

Producing weekly/monthly cost value reports for Management.

Attendance of all relevant site design team meetings, site safety meetings, office meetings and cost review meetings.

Implementation of new estimating and cost recording methods.

Prepare and issue subcontract documentation including the Letter of Award and company H&S Pack.

Collate and value weekly labour allocation sheets using agreed rates.

Prepare monthly subcontracts liabilities / accruals at each month end.

Analyse returned subcontract quotes and establish best value for money.

Explore and promote areas where opportunities may exist to the Operations Manager.

Issue cost allowances to the Site Agent and review budgets for work being undertaken.

Ensure that Subcontract Pre-Appointments are being completed by the sites.

Obtain subcontractors insurances and UTR details before work commences.

Liaise with site team to prepare and submit and agree variation for additional works/site delays.

Follow up and negotiation of supplier enquiries & quotations.

Completion of tender checklists.

Successfully collaborate with key stakeholders to include with clients / client representatives, architects, consultant engineers, site managers, supervisors and planners.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person