Senior Specialist - Quantity Surveyor

Job description

The Senior Specialist - Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing quantity surveying and commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, including cost planning, measurement, valuation, contract administration, change management, and cost control. The role ensures that projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and industry best practices. Job Responsibilities include: Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for construction projects. Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on approved drawings and specifications. Conduct quantity take-offs and measurement of civil, architectural, structural, and infrastructure works. Analyze project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities. Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization efforts. Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and commercial terms. Evaluate contractor claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual notices. Assist in the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements. Ensure proper documentation of contractual communications and records. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets. Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and commercial dashboards. Track commitments, payments, accruals, and budget utilization. Review and verify contractor interim payment applications. Assess completed works and certify payment recommendations. Validate quantities, progress achievements, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Finance and Project Controls teams regarding payment processes. Assist in tender preparation, bid evaluations, and contractor selection processes. Review commercial submissions received from contractors and suppliers. Compare bid submissions and prepare commercial evaluation reports. Support negotiations related to project costs and commercial terms. Maintain accurate records of quantities, contracts, payments, and variations. Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and industry standards. Support internal and external audits related to project commercial activities. Participate in project close-out and final account settlement processes.

Requirements

• Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Professional certification such as MRICS, RICS, CIQS, or equivalent is preferred. Minimum 4-7 years of quantity surveying and commercial management experience. Experience in major construction, infrastructure, hospitality, mixed-use, or mega-project developments. Proven experience managing contractor payments, variations, claims, and contract administration. Experience working with FIDIC-based contracts is highly desirable. Quantity Take-Off and Measurement
• Cost Estimation and Cost Planning
• BOQ Development and Management
• Change Order and Variation Management
• Cost Control and Forecasting
• Claims Evaluation and Commercial Analysis
• Procurement and Tender Evaluation
• Risk Assessment and Commercial Reporting. Sound understanding of FIDIC and construction contracts. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficient. Experience in CostX, Candy, CCS, or equivalent quantity surveying software. Primavera P6 (preferred). SAP, Oracle, or ERP systems (preferred). AutoCAD and construction document review tools

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