Arbico Plc  A building and civil engineering contracting company. 

POSITION : Quantity Surveyor/Estimator. 

 Description 

• You have a practical mind and strong numerical management skills. You will be required to perform a wide variety of tasks throughout the complete project.
• You will manage all cost relating to the building project. You will look to minimize the costs and to enhance value for money, while keeping the design-wished standards and quality.
• You will create according and regular report in order to keep track of any variation.
• You will have in charge the management of the materials data library with its technical and cost data. This includes the up-keeping of the existing data as well as its expansion. Therefore, you will scout the market in search for new materials and updated prices as well as updated labour costs. You will contact suppliers, organise and contact agenda, organise regular meetings for material presentation and collect relevant samples.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in finding out client requirements
• Operate risk, value management and cost control;
• Prepare and submit quotations and bills of quantities for work.
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
• Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting procurement activities.
• Advise on a procurement strategy;
• Assist to assess and to value the completed on-site work and arrange payments;
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
• Provide advice on contractual claims;
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
• The management of a data library of materials and labour costs. This management includes the up-keeping, the updating, regular meetings and material presentation and a supplier’s details agenda.
• Liaise with the other departments of the company in order to smooth the project processes.
• Be able to understand the principles of the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Modelling Information (BIM) technology for simulation purposes and to ensure the effective coordination of the data.

Requirements 

• 1st Degree in Quantity Survey
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5 years quantity survey and estimating experience
• Experience in Consulting firm preferred
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
• Solid knowledge of building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Method-oriented and disciplined.
• Three-dimensional vision skills.
• Above-average use of Microsoft suite Word and Excellent use of Microsoft suite Excel.
• IT skills including knowledge of the principle and organisation of Autodesk Auto-CAd and Autodesk REVIT.
• Good use of Microsoft Project.
• Commercial awareness.

POSITION : Inventory Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, guidance and assistance to Inventory Officers in carrying out the efficient and effective operation of the Stores.
• Maintains an inventory control system for the Store to ensure goods received, stored and despatched from the Store are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Manage and maintain the Arbico Plc.’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
• Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
• Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organised and controlled to sufficiently support sites and the goals of the business.
• Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Ensure materials are ready and available for construction on site as and when required.
• Ensure that any materials that are late or holding up site work for whatever reason are chased and followed up until received.
• Provide routine management information on inventory performance
• Monitor & evaluate material utilization and scrap
• Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimise costs and maximize working capital
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
• Be responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
• Perform cyclic stock checks
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Requisitions supplies, materials and equipment to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained to meet the needs of the sites and Head Office.
• Ensures Store inventory is organized and items are stored in an orderly, accessible and safe manner.
• Assigns, monitors, coordinates and participates in the despatch of materials to sites.
• Trains and advises store employees in materials handling procedures and in the operation of equipment used.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations that relate to the work performed to minimize potential for accidents, injuries or hazards in the Store.
• Contacts Procurement department and all concerned departments regarding shortages and condition of materials and equipment received.
• Conducts regular visits to site stores to audit and take inventory
• Prepares weekly reports and forwards to Management for review.
• Trains Inventory Officers as required
• Performs other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd class upper Degree in Quantity Survey or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience
• Construction Industry experience is mandatory
• Solid understanding and knowledge of construction tools and equipment.
• Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Tally; Maintenance Part Bin.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to details and good organisational skills.
• Excellent People Management skills.
• Excellent Leadership qualities.
• Relationship Management.
• Extensive knowledge of current Store management and materials handling practices, procedures and terminology.
• Extensive knowledge of the types of materials stored in the Store.
• Extensive knowledge of modern Storage procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage and issuance of materials; basic stock inventory procedures; requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, freight tags, and the use and meaning of each; computerized Store record keeping systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide direction and train store employees in current and emerging storage techniques and in the operation of Store equipment.
• Ability to operate standard Store and office equipment.

POSITION : Facility Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervises the provision of general support services, including cleaning and maintenance of conducive work environment.
• develop and implement a facility management program including preventive maintenance and life-cycle requirements
• Ensures that Company premises and staff accommodation are in good working condition and are adequately protected against loss and damage.
• Conducts regular inspection to all staff accommodation in order to ensure they are properly managed.
• Source for new staff accommodation whenever necessary.
• Processes head office permits and all other head office utility bills (tenement; signage etc.
• Supervises all Administrative staff and ensure proper coordination of their work.
• Manages Head Office Tenants and prepares and advise them of their utility bills and rent
• Ensures proper management of relationships with suppliers and other third party service providers that provide Admin related services to the company. (LAWMA, Local Government and State Councils, Community representatives etc.)
• Maintain and update Arbico Plc’s Furniture and household appliance register
• Manages the Insurance policy of all company assets. Liaises with Insurance providers and process claims as required.
• Directs, Coordinates and Plan central services such as reception, maintenance, mail, cleaning and waste disposal
• Supervise Artisans working on the facility and ensures quality job is delivered
• Plans best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for all locations, or re-organising current premises;
• Checks that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follows up on any deficiencies;
• Coordinates and leads the Admin and facility management team to cover various areas of responsibility;
• Prepares relevant facility management reports

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd Class upper Degree in Managerial Sciences or Estate Management.
• Minimum of 6 years facility management experience.
• Active qualified member of a relevant professional body.

POSITION : Civil/Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for designing and calculating the structure of the project, accordingly to the Design Concept, so that it can remain “fit for purpose” throughout all its life cycle. This implies that it will fulfil its purpose, withstand stress and pressure, remain safe, facing any human or environmental acceptable potential events and this will remain functioning spanning this life cycle.
• You will also have to give expertise and advice on existing or already designed structures and to propose alternatives and options.
• You will have to work on a various range of new and older projects and buildings.
• Your intervention will be asked on Design stage as well as on Site Completion stage until the hand-over.
• Your responsibility will also include the choice the appropriate materials. In so you will closely liaise with the Data & Cost Manager

 Responsibilities

• Undertaking structural and technical studies including site investigations.
• Analyse and calculate the pressures, stresses and strains that each component of the building. Report loads and stresses and be able to perform complex and repetitive calculations.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of the structural design.
• Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure.
• Making sure the project complies with legal requirements.
• Resolving design and development problems.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
• Liaise with other team members as well as with external consultants to agree on any changes and updates in the project documents.
• Liaise with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests.
• Liaise with other departments of the company to smooth the project processes.
• Liaise with Data & Cost manager to schedule material and equipment purchases and deliveries. Compiling job specifications and supervising tendering procedures.
• Be a force of proposal within the project and the team, undertaking research and keeping up with the latest building regulations.
• Preparing presentations, reports and structural drawings.
• Use computers and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Modelling Information (BIM) technology for simulation purposes and to ensure the effective coordination of the data.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2nd Class Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5 years consulting industry experience
• Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of construction methods and legal regulations.
• The ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.
• Three-dimensional skills.
• Above-average use of Microsoft suite (Word and Excel).
• Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAd and Autodesk REVIT.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.

POSITION : Architect, Revit 3D Modeller & Facilitator

 Description

• As an Architect, you will have outstanding three dimensional skills and “artist’s eye” in renderings and presentations.
• You will make sure that the projected designs match the requirements and are functional, safe and economical, accordingly to the compulsory regulations and specifications.
• As a BIM Modeller, you will create and develop the parametrical 3D model accordingly to the updated project documents at all its successive stages of development.
• You will extract the 2D documentation from this model and produce the stage-according drawings and documents.
• As a BIM facilitator, you will assist the other team members in visualising the model information.
• You will constantly and carefully coordinate the work with the other team members and external consultants.
• You will keep the team members informed of the development.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project.
• Make sure that the project is complying with the regulations throughout all its stages.
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications.
• Help in specifying the nature and quality of materials required.
• Prepare tender applications and presentations.
• Draw up tender documents for contracts.
• Helping with bids for new contracts.
• Carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time, accordingly to Design and to budget.
• Liaise with other team members as well as with external consultants to agree on any changes and updates in the project documents.
• Liaise with other departments of the company to smooth the project processes.
• Be a force of proposal within the project and the team, undertaking research and keeping up with the latest building regulations.
• Prepare presentations and reports.
• Use computers and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Modelling Information (BIM) technology for simulation purposes and to ensure the effective coordination of the data.
• Prepare Revit material schedules for cost planning and control.
• Liaise with Data & Cost manager for Revit material parameters.

Requirements

• M.A. Architecture
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 5years Architectural experience
• Experience in Consulting firm preferred
• Good Design and drawing skills.
• Three-dimensional conceptual skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Above-average use of Microsoft suite (Word and Excel).
• Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAd and Autodesk REVIT.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.

How to Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to:recruitment@arbicong.com with position applied for as subject .