The Quantity Surveying function is responsible for cost control and management under the Project in accordance with the World Bank and Government of Kenya procurement guidelines, The Act and the Regulations. The function is responsible for ensuring value for money for the Judiciary, achieve the required balance of expenditure between the various components/elements of the project, and keep the final expenditure within the approved budget. The Quantity Surveyor shall regularly prepare cost… Show more The Quantity Surveying function is responsible for cost control and management under the Project in accordance with the World Bank and Government of Kenya procurement guidelines, The Act and the Regulations. The function is responsible for ensuring value for money for the Judiciary, achieve the required balance of expenditure between the various components/elements of the project, and keep the final expenditure within the approved budget. The Quantity Surveyor shall regularly prepare cost reports allowing the Project Team to have an up-to date assessment of the financial state of the project to enable them to take any necessary measures to control cost or redirect the project if required. Show less

On commencement of the assignment:Assess,study,analyse and report on:a.Adequacy of the contract documents with a view of establishing whether the works measured in the Bills of Quantities match the designs' and drawings' provisions and that the contractual provisions adequately address the pro - actions,actions and reactions to Claim situations and avoidance thereof.b.Adequacy of Cost Plan and/or budget.c.Financial implications of Site Instructions/Variations so far… Show more On commencement of the assignment:Assess,study,analyse and report on:a.Adequacy of the contract documents with a view of establishing whether the works measured in the Bills of Quantities match the designs' and drawings' provisions and that the contractual provisions adequately address the pro - actions,actions and reactions to Claim situations and avoidance thereof.b.Adequacy of Cost Plan and/or budget.c.Financial implications of Site Instructions/Variations so far issued.d.If there is need to review the Financial Appraisal.The outcome of the above assignment formed a running part of the duties to be performed throughout the period of assignment namely:e.Preparation of Cashflow Projections to assist the Client in preparing and predicting the funding programme.f.Preparation and/or revision of the Financial Appraisal to prepare the Client and let them know the expected final cost of the Project.g.Continually record the progress of work done and materials delivered to form a contemporary record and value for comparing and analysing Contractor's Claims for payment.h.Receive,analyse and report on the accuracy of the Contractor's Application for Payment using the above records.i.Continually advise on financial implications of proposed variations and submit details of additional funds required.j.Advise on counter measures which may be instructed in order to negate the financial effects of the additional Works with a view to maintaining the approved budget level.k.Examine,evaluate and report on the Contractor's Claims.l.Advise on avoidance and/or settlement of contractual claims and disputes including evaluation thereof.m.Attend weekly stakeholders meetings during which a summary of the project status will be tabled. On completion of the Project and during defects liability period:n.Advise on outstanding disputes (if any) with the Contractor and any financial or contractual implications.o.Final Valuation. Show less