Tradisional Q

QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
PQS
DESIGNATION
A Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) may perform the following functions:

Prepare and evaluate construction and development tenders from information

provided by architects, engineers and other design consultants and negotiate and
award contracts to successful proponents;

Manage, administer and co-ordinate all types of construction and development

projects, including contracts and sub-contracts, construction progress schedules, cost
control systems, and work measurements;

Prepare, submit and manage progress invoices, valuation of changes and finalize
contracts;

Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to prospective owners,

architects, engineers and public authorities;

Prepare and interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other
parts and forms of contracts;

Prepare and submit estimates for construction and development work;

Provide commercial advice and support to construction and development project

works;

Conduct or participate in arbitration and court hearings;

Research, negotiate and support dispute resolution activities;

Functions of a Construction Estimator Certified professional.

A Professional Quantity Surveyor has a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of

construction and construction methods, as well as the laws relating to construction projects
and accounting, in order to provide cost and financial advice.
A Professional Quantity Surveyor may specialize in mechanical or electrical disciplines, but
all Professional Quantity Surveyors must have a working knowledge of the practical aspects
and design features of both fields.
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