DXB-Senior Quantity Surveyor

D G Jones and Partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage and optimize costs for construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for calculating and estimating project costs, advising on budgets, and conducting detailed cost analysis. Your expertise will help ensure financial accuracy and compliance with project specifications. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders, enhancing your collaborative skills while contributing to successful project outcomes. If you are passionate about cost management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying required, with strong analytical skills and communication abilities.
• Experience in cost engineering within the construction industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, estimate, manage, and refine costs associated with construction projects.
• Review contract documents and assess cost implications of project changes.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor market changes affecting project costs.

Skills

Cost Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Cost Estimation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Master in Engineering Management

Bachelor in Financial Management

Job description

Responsible for calculating, estimating, managing and refining all monetary costs and expenditures associated with a construction project.

Reading and Analysis :

• Interpret design drawings and comprehend construction processes.
• Review contract documents thoroughly to understand project requirements.
• Correlate specifications to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Assess the cost implications of changes to the project scope.

Cost Management :

• Advise on cost limits and budgets for the project.
• Maintain comprehensive registers of financial approvals, payments, variations, and change orders.
• Produce regular reports and promptly alert management of any forecasted cost overruns or underruns, providing recommendations for corrective action.
• Perform various cost engineering functions including cost control, budget preparation, cash flow projection, forecasting, and cost reporting under limited supervision.

Procurement and Risk Management :

• Review all purchase orders to assess committed costs.
• Collaborate with construction personnel, clients, and contractors to review proposed cost changes.
• Monitor market changes and site conditions that may affect project costs.
• Advise on procurement strategies to optimize project expenditures.
• Conduct cost planning and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Commercial Analysis :

• Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks associated with the project.
• Conduct cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Perform risk, value management, and cost control activities.
• Stay updated on different building contracts in current use.
• Analyze tenders and prepare comprehensive tender reports.
• Provide summarized and detailed reports on project activities.

Collaboration and Coordination :

• Understand and comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Liaise with other Quantity Surveyors (SQSs) and Assistant Quantity Surveyors (AQSs) to collect, review, and compile data for cost estimation.
• Review and measure works executed on-site, including variations and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Contractor’s / Subcontractors’ Quantity Surveyors to agree on various measurements.
• Prepare internal progress claims on a monthly basis, even in the absence of submissions from Contractors / Subcontractors.
• Evaluate the value of works executed on-site on a monthly basis.

Cost Estimation and Advisory :

• Review and provide advice on cost estimates related to both design and construction works.
• Evaluate and advise on estimates of alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets, and potential cost-saving measures.
• Assess and advise on cost implications introduced by third-party demands.

Variations and Payments :

• Draft variations to be implemented by the Contractor / Subcontractors, either through direct instruction or by requesting proposals for varying works.
• Review and provide valuation / recommendation to the Client for Payment Applications submitted by the Contractor / Subcontractors, issuing Interim Payment Certificates reflecting the amount deemed due with all necessary details.
• Verify price statements submitted by the Contractor / Subcontractors for day work, adjusting as required based on substantiation provided.

Value Engineering and Quality Assurance :

• Evaluate and advise on any Value Engineering proposals presented by the Contractor / Subcontractors during the construction phase of the project.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards, considering the broader impact beyond individual responsibilities.
• Focus on completing a set of related tasks for a particular section or service while remaining adaptable to accommodate new tasks as necessary.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or cognate Bachelor degree. Master in Engineering Management, QS or in Financial Management are a plus.
• Proven experience in cost engineering within the construction industry.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities