Senior Quantity Surveyor - Procurement

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roads and Transport Authority seeks a skilled Commercial Manager responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of various projects. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in civil engineering or quantity surveying, focusing on cost control, contract management, and project evaluation. Strong analytical skills and a proactive, results-driven approach are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 6 years of working experience.
• Flexible team player capable of managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and financial oversight for projects.
• Prepare Tender Evaluation reports and advise Consultants.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Client orientation

Resourceful team player

Results-driven

Innovative problem-solver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / quantity surveying

Job description

1. JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the day-to-day commercial management, contract administration and financial management of the project(s) from inception to completion, ensuring the cost of the projects are managed efficiently and effectively within the allocated budget.

2. KEY RESULTS ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare the Tender Evaluation report for the submitted Tenders and recommend the suitable Tenderer to award the project.
• Advice and support the Consultants on their submissions of Preliminary/Final design Tender documents in particular BOQ and Conditions of Contract.
• Review and advise on the value of variation rates and claims recommended by the Consultants.
• Cost controlling of the projects to complete the work within the budget by coordinating with consultants and other department of RTA.
• Resolve all Contractual and Commercial issues related to projects in accordance with other departments.
• Inspect and approve the Statement at completion and Final Statement prepared by the Consultant.
• Review and approve Payment Certificates prepared by the consultant.
• Prepare Tender and Contract documents for in-house projects.
• Assist in preparing and implementing the annual budget, evaluate and recommend specific adjustments during the implementation to project needs.
• Prepare Terms of References (TOR) for Tendering of Consultancy Services
• Prepare Interim Payment Certificates, Statement at completion and Final Statement for in-house projects.
• Fulfill all reporting requirements and maintain records concerning the data related to Quantity Surveying
• Recommend the proposed Consultant QS for the projects.
• Perform other related responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.
• Ensure all the environmental aspects in the area of responsibility are identified and actions are taken to ensure compliance with the RTA QSEH standards, rules and procedures.

3. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

A. Behavioral Competencies

• Industry & global perspective
• Analytical Thinking
• Knowledge Sharing
• Champion change & innovation
• Result orientation
• Client orientation

B. Technical Competencies

• Technical Reporting
• Purchasing and Contracts Management
• Cost Management
• Analyzing Skills

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIECE

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / quantity surveying from a recognized university.

Skills

• Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• 6 years of working experience
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes & systems.
• Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications including analytical tools