Use software to create detailed 2D or 3D designs for complex projects.
Collaborate with others to establish timelines and budgets, as well as solve problems.
Knowledge of industry, engineering, math, and materials.
Ability to analyze data and situation and come up with creative solutions.
Keep up to date on industry and engineering standards.

Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Traveling from the office to various sites as required.

An assistant quantity surveyor is a professional concerned with building costs in the construction industry. An assistant quantity surveyor usually reports to a senior quantity surveyor or commercial manager and provides support and guidance throughout the lifecycle of a construction project.
• Cost control, planning, forecasting and estimation• Valuations – including value engineering and management• Feasibility studies• Cost benefit analysis• Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc.)• Risk analysis evaluations• Dispute resolution• Managing project funding sources and submitting bids