Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Take-Off
Prepares and identifies the difference between the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) from the Bill of Materials (BOM)
Identifies the different types and levels of estimates
Prepares manual and digital take-off of quantities
Organizes Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the 16 CSI Division
Interprets Specifications
Consolidates Bill of Quantities
Develops Cost Codes
Prepares Key Performance Index (KPI)

Costing
Identifies direct cost and selling Cost
Defines man-hour cost and labor efficiency rates
Derives equipment rates
Prepares Unit Price Analysis (UPA)
Prepares schematic costing

Procurement
Identifies types of bonds, insurances, and sureties
Identifies types of contracts and applications
Understands bidding procedures
Understands permits
Prepares cash flow/S-curve/schedule
Prepares procurement packages
Prepares procurement packages

Cost Study
Process performance ratios
Uses historical data
Value Engineering Exercise
Identifies cost drivers
Computes cost escalation (Material or Labor)
Manage Design Team during VE discussion
General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities on the following:

Proficiency in MS Excel, Planswift, CAD, and BIM
Proper sentence construction and English Grammar
Presentation Skills
Knowledge of Building Codes
Knowledge of Building Methodologies
Presentation of Powerpoint presentations
Awareness of new construction materials and methodologies