Sr Quantity Surveyor

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional responsible for cost control and budgeting in construction projects. You will ensure compliance with agreements and review various cost estimates submitted. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant engineering degree and have over 12 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years or more of relevant experience.
• An understanding of costs and FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Review activities related to construction projects for compliance.
• Prepare and review forecasts for final project costs, including variations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Excel

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / QS or relevant degree

Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains systems for Design Consultant covering the areas of budgeting, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Reviews the various activities of construction projects about variations and submission for Management approvals.
• Ensures that cost estimating and cost control requirements for variations are incorporated in the tender specification documents.
• Reviews the cost estimates submitted by Consultant / Contractor and ensures compliance with Agreement, Contract drawings and specifications, and the accuracy of Company requirements.
• Reviews the Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors and ensures that they are according to drawings and specifications.
• Verifies project control budgets and updates them as required for Management approval.
• Prepares and reviews the forecasts for the final project costs, including variations, considering the commitments.
• Prepares and updates cost data to review the cost estimates submitted by the Design Consultant.
• Reviews final cost reports, assets registers, and project closeout reports for compliance with Contract requirements.
• Reviews Change Requests, Contract Trend Notices, Variation Orders, Claims, etc.
• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering / QS, or a relevant degree.
• At least 12 years or more of relevant experience.
• Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• An understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.