Senior Quantity Surveyor

WSP USA; Doha; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects in Doha. You will lead claims management, EOT disputes, evaluate payment applications, and ensure compliance with FIDIC contracts and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has MRICS, MMUP/UPDA registration, 20+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with project teams and legal colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Extensive claims management experience on major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, rail, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract interpretation.
• MRICS is mandatory; MMUP/UPDA registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Review, evaluate, and process payment applications, variations, change orders, and final accounts.
• Lead preparation, assessment, negotiation, and settlement of EOT, disruption, delay, and additional costs claims.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence with contractors and clients.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and ensure compliance with contracts and specs.
• Analyze project records to substantiate entitlement and quantum for claims.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecast expenditures.
• Identify commercial/contractual risks and recommend mitigations.
• Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution related to claims.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and contracts.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and legal teams.
• Prepare detailed commercial reports, claim assessments, and management presentations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Budgeting and forecasting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

MRICS certification

MMUP/UPDA registration

Job description

• Administer and manage all quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects.

• Review, evaluate, and process contractors' payment applications, variations, change orders, and final accounts.

• Lead the preparation, assessment, negotiation, and settlement of claims related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, delay, and additional costs.

• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence, including formal notices, letters, claims, responses, and commercial communications with contractors and clients.

• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and ensure compliance with contract conditions, project specifications, and applicable regulations.

• Analyze project records and supporting documentation to substantiate entitlement and quantum for claims.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecast expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify potential commercial and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution processes related to claims and contractual matters.

• Review tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and contractual agreements.

• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and legal teams to address commercial and contractual issues.

• Prepare detailed commercial reports, claim assessments, and management presentations.

• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, and commercial management.

• Extensive claims management experience on major infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, bridges, utilities, rail, and transportation projects.

• Strong contractual letter writing and correspondence experience, including preparation of notices, claim submissions, rebuttals, and commercial communications.

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is mandatory.

• Valid MMUP/UPDA Registration is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of FIDIC Contracts.

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