Senior Quantity Surveyor

Power International Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost aspects of civil and building works. Responsibilities include administering subcontractors, preparing cost reports, and ensuring cash flow. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field. This position is essential for ensuring effective budget management and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with 5 years relevant experience.
• 2 years GCC experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all cost aspects of civil and building works.
• Administer subcontractors and follow up with construction teams.
• Ensure timely submission of payment applications to the employer.

Skills

Experience in computer based quantification

Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications

Optimal use of AutoCAD for Quantity Takeoff

Preparation of Bill of Quantities

ERP knowledge preferably SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS (Candy)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor prepares all costs aspects of civil and building works on projects, from the inception to final account. To ensure all expenditure is kept to a minimum and all revenue is maximized as early as possible all without compromising Employer / Subcontractor relationship.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Obtain and expand knowledge base on all Civil and Building related matters as relate to specific projects.
• Administer subcontractors and use of Company procedures.
• Follow up with site construction team and technical team for collecting the progress details.
• Obtain and expand knowledge base on all QS related matters related to specific projects. Through the achievement of this all commercial and contractual matter.
• Ensure to manage Client Site Instructions and Variation Orders.
• Ensure that payment application is submitted to the Employer, no later than the due date.
• Ensure that Cash Flow and Budget Preparation including regular monitoring at least once per month.

Job Responsibilities 2

• Ensure Contractual and Commercial Support and Correspondence “Letter Writing”.
• Ensure the preparation of backup documentation and justification required for Client Instructions and / or interim Valuations.
• Ensure to complete and submit monthly cost value reconciliations, cost to complete reports and profitability projections within 1 week of the Valuation submission.
• Ensure to place Subcontracts on Standard approved terms and Templates, and at a lesser amount as reflected in the allowable.
• Ensure that all interim applications are received on time from the Subcontractors and included into KCT applications and submitted on time to the Employer.
• Ensure that payment certificates for Subcontractors are valued no more than the value applied for “or” certified from the Client, and processed on time.
• Ensure that all Packages preparation and Tendering Procedures are conformed with, and correctly coordinated.
• Ensure all changes to the scope of the works are accompanied by signed off Variation Orders and payment / deduction is secured from the Client / Project Manager and Back to Back with the Main Contract.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in the use of computer based quantification and knowledge in using systems such as CCS
• (Candy).
• Knowledge in using Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power point, outlook express etc.). Experience in the optimal use of AutoCAD for Quantity Takeoff.
• Knowledge in preparation of Bill of Quantities with standard method of measurement.
• Knowledge in Principles of Measurement (International) 1979, NRM2 CESSMMIII, QSSM, QCS, FIDIC
• Knowledge in using Microsoft office Applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

ResilienceQualityLeadershipContract Administration L3Payments - Subcontracts and Main Contracts L3Subcontract Agreement L3Variations and claims L3AgilitySubcontracting L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or EngineeringProfessional Qualification in Quantity Surveying or any related field