About the Role

Seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with over 5+ years to manage $8M+ USD in infrastructure projects at Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera/Rwanda, ensuring on-time and on-cost construction delivery for One Acre Fund.

Responsibilities

Projects Cost Planning, Budget Control & Value Engineering

• Take ownership of cost control and financial performance for the RICA Seed Centre construction project, bulk utilities ( water and electricity) supply, and pivot center irrigation installation project, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments to support informed projects decisions.

Quantity Surveying, Tendering & Commercial Management

• Conduct market price surveys and engage suppliers, manufacturers, and dealers to validate pricing, assess market trends, and secure competitive rates.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, procurement procedures, and relevant construction regulations.

Construction Cost Monitoring & Implementation Oversight

• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, variations, and forecast costs against approved budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate material ordering and cost oversight with the relevant project teams to support efficient utilisation, minimise waste, and maintain construction progress.

Financial Reporting, Payments & Contract Reconciliation

• Prepare and maintain project cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and regular financial reports highlighting variances, risks, and decisions required.
• Review contractor, consultant, and subcontractor payment claims with the project team, verifying completed works, contractual entitlements, and supporting documentation.

Inventory Control, Team Coordination & Compliance

• Supervise the Inventory Coordinator to ensure construction materials are accurately recorded, appropriately stored, and managed in line with project requirements.
• Monitor material receipts, issues, balances, and usage records through the Inventory Coordinator, investigating discrepancies and supporting accurate reconciliation.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Directly supervise and support the Inventory Coordinator, providing clear priorities, guidance, and accountability for accurate inventory management.
• Collaborate closely with the Construction Project Manager, construction supervision team, procurement colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve project cost and delivery objectives.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant quantity surveying experience, including cost management on construction projects of comparable scale and complexity, with a value of approximately USD 8 million or RWF 12 billion.
• Registration with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors or another recognised professional quantity surveying institution.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, measurement standards, contract administration, procurement processes, and applicable building regulations.
• Works effectively with project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and procurement colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, contractor claims, variation assessments, financial reporting, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience using relevant quantity surveying and cost-estimation software, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Contract Duration

2 years.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

• Take ownership of cost control and financial performance for the RICA Seed Centre construction project, bulk utilities ( water and electricity) supply, and pivot center irrigation installation project, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments to support informed projects decisions.
• Conduct market price surveys and engage suppliers, manufacturers, and dealers to validate pricing, assess market trends, and secure competitive rates.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, procurement procedures, and relevant construction regulations.
• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, variations, and forecast costs against approved budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate material ordering and cost oversight with the relevant project teams to support efficient utilisation, minimise waste, and maintain construction progress.
• Prepare and maintain project cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and regular financial reports highlighting variances, risks, and decisions required.
• Review contractor, consultant, and subcontractor payment claims with the project team, verifying completed works, contractual entitlements, and supporting documentation.
• Supervise the Inventory Coordinator to ensure construction materials are accurately recorded, appropriately stored, and managed in line with project requirements.
• Monitor material receipts, issues, balances, and usage records through the Inventory Coordinator, investigating discrepancies and supporting accurate reconciliation.
• Directly supervise and support the Inventory Coordinator, providing clear priorities, guidance, and accountability for accurate inventory management.
• Collaborate closely with the Construction Project Manager, construction supervision team, procurement colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve project cost and delivery objectives.

• Cost planning
• Budget monitoring
• Contractor claims assessment
• Variation assessments
• Financial reporting
• Commercial negotiations
• Quantity surveying software
• Cost-estimation software
• Spreadsheets
• Project management tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant quantity surveying experience, including cost management on construction projects of comparable scale and complexity, with a value of approximately USD 8 million or RWF 12 billion.
• Registration with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors or another recognised professional quantity surveying institution.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, measurement standards, contract administration, procurement processes, and applicable building regulations.
• Works effectively with project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and procurement colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, contractor claims, variation assessments, financial reporting, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience using relevant quantity surveying and cost-estimation software, spreadsheets, and project management tools.