Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
REF: TECHNOLOGY_SQS_JUL_2013
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Departmentwithin the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Access Network Rollout, the position holder will conduct Cost Control and CAPEX Monitoring, raise Purchase Requisitions/Orders, and ensure efficient delivery, issuance and utilization of Equipment and Materials for Network Engineering Projects.
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Departmentwithin the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Access Network Rollout, the position holder will conduct Cost Control and CAPEX Monitoring, raise Purchase Requisitions/Orders, and ensure efficient delivery, issuance and utilization of Equipment and Materials for Network Engineering Projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform verification of quotations with respect to scope/quantities/costs and undertake site measurements/audit for site construction works to achieve cost savings and guard against unjustified contractual claims;
- Perform verification of variations orders with respect to scope/quantities/costs and undertake site measurements/audit to ensure proper execution of the variation orders;
- Resolve contractual conflicts in liaison with Senior Manager, HOD and Legal Department;
- Raise and track purchase requisitions for assigned Network Engineering projects to ensure timely issuance of accurate purchase orders;
- Issue accurate ROF 7s, move orders and reverse move orders within agreed/set timelines;
- Ensure timely forecasting and delivery/availability of materials/equipment for Network Engineering projects;
- Submit materials/equipment tracking reports as per schedule/when required;
- Provide budget monitoring services with the input of site audits and provide analysis of budget overruns and underspends for Access Network Rollout/Network Engineering projects.
Role requirements;
- Degree in Building Economics or equivalent;
- At least 4 years relevant experience in a busy construction environment in particular processing contractor’s payments, claims and contract administration with professional quantity surveyors;
- Experience in tender documentation and evaluation, estimating, pricing of building, electro-mechanical and civil engineering equipment and materials;
- Experience in Telecommunications / GSM rollout and or optimization projects and in particular procurement processes;
- Project Management qualification an added advantage.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Friday 19th July 2013.
