Cost Estimation Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Senior Project Surveyor (SPS) will lead key elements of the site-based post contract delivery based on site or clients' offices in Abu Dhabi. The candidate will be expected to work well as part of a team and autonomously and know when to reach back to the office / line manager for additional support.
Job Duties

• To achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the firm.
• Experience in procurement and tendering.
• Ability to integrate with key members of the design team and Client team.
• Assist in evaluating claims.
• Preparation of financial updates and monthly cost reports.
• Assess and value progress payments and change requests.
• Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.
• Preparation of earned value reports.
• Prepare, review, and update cash-flows.
• Estimate variation orders for Contractors/Subcontractors.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Design and Construction Teams.
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements.

Qualification

• Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent.
• MRICS desirable.

Specific Skills Required

• High level of literacy skills in English.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices.
• Good working knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques, budget management, and change control.
• Ability to present confidently.
• Ability to act with discretion and safeguard confidentiality of project data.
• Computer literate, with specific experience in Cost Management software programs.

Desired candidate profile

• A dynamic, forward-thinking person with the skills to self-manage.
• Presentable and personable; this individual will be a team player and comfortable with working in a large team and dynamic environment.
• Build successful working relationships with internal departments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities for the timely completion of work.
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and creativity.
• Problem-solving/lateral thinking skills.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with large scale projects.
• Experience in various building projects beneficial.
• Communication and formal English language skills are considered essential.