Senior Quantity Surveyor

Parsons; Qatar; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Qatar seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control, commercial management, and contract administration for roads, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects. You will review payment applications, monitor budgets, prepare cost reports and support close-out activities, collaborating with engineers and contractors.

The role requires 14 years' experience, a civil engineering or QS degree, and MMUP/MME registration in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, and contract administration for major roads, drainage, utility, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Experience reviewing payment applications, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Must be registered with MMUP/MME in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantity surveying and commercial management activities for roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure works.
• Review contractors' payment applications and evaluate completed works per contract.
• Verify measurements, quantities, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Prepare interim payment certificates, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and expenditures for cost control.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders on commercial matters and contract administration.
• Support project close-out activities, including final accounts and contract closeout.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Contract Administration

Budget & Forecasting

Education

BSc Civil Engineering

BSc Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Qatar! In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing quantity surveying, commercial, and contract administration activities associated with roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects. You will support the project team in ensuring effective cost control, measurement, valuation, contract administration, and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead quantity surveying and commercial management activities for roads, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure works.
• Review contractors' applications for payment and evaluate completed works in accordance with contract requirements.
• Verify measurements, quantities, variations, claims, and final accounts associated with construction activities.
• Prepare and review interim payment certificates, cost reports, financial assessments, cash flow forecasts, and commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and expenditures to support effective cost control and budget management.
• Review variation orders, change requests, value engineering proposals, and additional work submissions, providing commercial assessments and recommendations.
• Assist in the administration of construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Evaluate contractor submissions related to variations, claims, extension of time requests, and other commercial matters.
• Support project management in the assessment of contractual issues, claims, disputes, and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, Planning Engineers, contractors, utility agencies, and other project stakeholders on quantity surveying and commercial matters.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, valuations, variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor commercial risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Prepare commercial reports, cost analyses, financial forecasts, and project performance updates for management review.
• Support project close-out activities, including final account settlement, contract closeout, and commercial documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, budget reviews, and commercial evaluations, as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to commercial management, cost control, and contract administration.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, and contract administration for major roads, drainage, utility, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement principles, valuation methodologies, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial management practices.
• Experience reviewing contractors' payment applications, variations, claims, and commercial submissions.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration procedures, and commercial management processes.
• Experience preparing payment certificates, cost reports, financial evaluations, commercial assessments, and final accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, commercial evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be registered with the MMUP/MME in Qatar.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Professional qualifications such as MRICS, AIQS, CIArb, PQS, or equivalent professional membership.
• Familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and local authority requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure construction supervision projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract and contract administration procedures.
• Experience supporting claims evaluation, extension of time assessments, and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders on commercial matters.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!