Latest Vacancies at Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services

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Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services (AMFacilities) was incorporated in January 2006. Our primary focus is to provide Facility Management Services, Project Management and Real Estate Development Consultancy, and Training services support to corporate organisations and private investors with major Real Estate assets. We pride ourselves in the delivery of high quality professional services which ensure minimum total life cycle cost of assets to their owners. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Cost Estimator Location: Lagos Job Description

• The Cost Estimator will be responsible for forecasting the expense and scope of projects within the company.
• He/She will also analyze and provide cost information for the business to make sound financial decision and increase revenue growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Break down all expenses related to a project including; materials, labor, and other resources.
• Assess cost effectiveness of projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Track projects throughout its course and recommend budget adjustments.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Predict the expense of future projects or products by analyzing monetary costs and other factors.
• Calculate standard labor hours necessary to produce units or to complete project.
• Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with all conditions of the relevant government departments and agencies.
• Display a passion to continually seek and implement productivity and profit improvement opportunities consistent with organizational objectives.
• Prepare the annual budget and life of project/site cash flows.
• Cost Control & Lifecycle Cost Management
• Reporting / Interface Management

Required Education and Experience

• Proven experience as construction estimator
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Excellent knowledge of software like Timberline or HCSS HeavyBid
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized and reliable
• BSc/BA in Engineering, Construction Science, quantity survey or relevant field
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or other qualification will be a plus

Skill Set and Profile:

• Extensive knowledge of the business operations of the organization.
• Ability to concentrate on multiple projects and processes while keeping in mind the project requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision or in a team based environment, as the case may be.
• Honest, hardworking, confident, and patient individual
• Highly skilled in communication, problem solving, and time and resource management
• Comfortable to spend extra time and efforts to meet the job requirements
• Excellent product knowledge
• Analytical and problem solving skills;
• Resilience and tenacity

      Job Title: Contract and Procurement Manager Location: Lagos Job Summary

• To drive corporate procurement, stores management and other related activities that Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services Limited (AM Facilities) has prescribed in the company’s procurement policy and procedures guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out all Contract and Procurement activities in line with organization’s Contract and Procurement Procedures.
• Collection and processing of Requisition form.
• Receiving proposals from prospecting contractors/suppliers
• Registration of Contractors/Suppliers
• Prequalify Contractors/Suppliers
• Updating the list of Contractors/Suppliers
• Negotiation with the Contractors/Suppliers
• Signing of Contracts on behalf of Client
• Preparation of Contracts and LPO
• Signing of Contracts and LPO on behalf of the organization.
• Evaluation of quote/tender and recommendation for award.
• Correspondence with the client on site issues.
• Supervise the Procurement Officer on processing of Supplier/Contractor invoices for payment.
• Liasing with the Technical and Operations Departments in developing standards and criteria for the material specifications;
• Filing all procurement related documents;
• Liasing with the General Manager (Commercial) in developing plan and strategy for the corporate contract and procurement activities;
• Design necessary forms for the contract and procurement activities for sites;
• Liasing with the GM Commercial to develop procurement matrix program to meet benchmark quality and cost reduction targets;
• Perform other related duties as required by the site manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field in International Development
• At least 3-5 years of experience managing complex procurement activities
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Proven ability to pre-plan critical actions, carry out actions in an efficient and timely manner
• Track record of being a team player, ability to deal with multiple tasks, flexibility and getting critical tasks completed on time.

Skills Set and Profile:

• Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database, word processing and selected job specific software.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence others and build credible relationships.
• Experience of managing and developing teams.
• Strong commercial and financial accounting back ground including full understanding of balance sheet and cash flow.
• Ability to exercise a degree of flexibility within a fast moving environment.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, spreadsheet and database management, familiarity with computer-oriented procurement systems will be an advantage, particularly systems focused toward Electronic Commerce and the Internet.
• Communication and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database, word processing and selected job specific software.
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence others and build credible relationships.
• Experience of managing and developing teams.
• Strong commercial and financial accounting back ground including full understanding of balance sheet and cash flow.
• Ability to exercise a degree of flexibility within a fast moving environment.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, spreadsheet and database management, familiarity with computer-oriented procurement systems will be an advantage, particularly systems focused toward Electronic Commerce and the Internet.
• Communication and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to: [email protected]   Application Deadline: 25th September, 2017.

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