Sr. Quantity Surveyor - Civil

Alfanar Projects; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to represent them on a major public investment project. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and overseeing financial reporting. You will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors, applying your expertise in cost estimation and value engineering to drive project success. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will navigate complex challenges while safeguarding the company's interests. If you have a strong background in construction management and are fluent in Arabic and English, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in construction with a focus on commercial and contracts management.
• Proven experience as a Main Contractor with a strong grasp of project quantification.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with project milestones.
• Oversee vendor payments and prepare claims related to time and cost.

Skills

Contract Management

Dispute Resolution

Financial Management

Cost Estimating

Value Engineering

Team Management

Communication Skills

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Certificates in Commercial Management

Certificates in Cost Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Revit

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

Serve as a main contractor's representative for a Public Investment Fund (PIF) mega project, ensuring the company's interests are safeguarded. You will play a crucial role in reviewing, analyzing, and managing contracts for complex construction projects, ensuring that financial, contractual, and legal obligations are met while supporting smooth project execution.

Key Accountability Areas & Activities

Contract Management

• Prepare payment terms for subcontracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and project milestones.
• Prepare change proposals, assess cost impacts, and evaluate risks in project scope.

Dispute Resolution & Claims Management

• Oversee vendor contract payments until retention is released per contract terms.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate claims related to time and cost, including EOT (Extension of Time), disruption, and additional payments.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage interim payment applications for main and sub-contractors, ensuring financial control.
• Prepare detailed take-off sheets for material cost estimations and financial progress reports.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive change logs to document project progress.
• Conduct Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) exercises as needed.

Cost Estimating

• Apply knowledge of regulatory standards and codes (POMI, NRM, RSMeans) for accurate cost estimation.
• Analyze project drawings and specifications to forecast costs related to labor, materials, machinery, and overheads.

Value Engineering

• Participate in value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.

Technology Proficiency

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Excel; familiarity with Revit and other BIM programs is a plu

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner, whether on-site or off-site.
• Utilize technology to maintain productivity.
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage meetings and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge & Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in construction, with at least 8 years of experience in commercial and contracts management.
• Proven track record working as a Main Contractor.
• Deep understanding of international methods of measurement.
• Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracts is advantageous.
• Strong grasp of construction project quantification and costing.
• Awareness of the full scope of construction project management, from inception to completion.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Certificates in Commercial Management and Cost Management are desirable.