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George Marks

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QS expert: 8+ yrs cost control & contract admin for gov/commercial projects in Botswana

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

Senior Quantity Surveyor position managing commercial/government construction projects, leveraging 8+ years of cost control and contract administration expertise in Botswana.

Experienced Quantity Surveyor specializing in FIDIC, JBCC and GCC contracts with a strong IT background. Managed high-value projects including BURS Headquarters (P12M), Pasdec Factory, and Botswana Savings Bank renovations. Key achievements:

- Conducted nationwide health facility audits for Ministry of Health & Wellness

- Saved 18% on materials through rigorous claim verification systems

- Issued payment certificates for 15+ concurrent contractors

- Implemented SQL databases for cost tracking on BDC-funded projects

Holds Advanced Diplomas in IT Network Engineering and Quantity Surveying (RICS London). Technical skills include QS software, SQL databases, and Microsoft Project. Fluent English speaker with strengths in team leadership and stakeholder negotiations. Passionate about sustainable construction in developing economies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kille and Dannhauser Pty (Ltd)

Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 6 months)

Managed cost control and contract administration for over $12M in government and commercial construction projects. Conducted site inspections and audits for more than 15 facilities nationwide, verifying contractor claims for labor and material fluctuations.

Quantity Surveying software SQL databases Microsoft Office Suite Cost Control Contract Administration Site Inspections Auditing Payment Certificates Project Oversight project oversight

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Practice Certificate, Quantity Surveying

2015 - 2016

Completed a Practice Certificate in Quantity Surveying. Focused on practical applications and advanced techniques in the field.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Foundation Certificate, Quantity Surveying

2014 - 2015

Obtained a Foundation Certificate in Quantity Surveying. Studied the fundamental principles and practices of quantity surveying.

Botho University

Advanced Diploma, Information Technology-Network Engineering

2010 - 2012

Achieved an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with a specialization in Network Engineering. Developed expertise in network infrastructure and systems.

Botho University

Honors Diploma, Information Technology and Business Skills

2008 - 2010

Completed an Honors Diploma focusing on Information Technology and Business Skills. Gained foundational knowledge in IT principles and business applications.