Variations & Claims QS – Riyadh Construction

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor specialized in variations and claims to manage commercial assessment, valuation, and contract interpretation for major construction projects.

You will identify changes early, quantify commercial impact, maintain records, and administer variations in line with contractual requirements, while coordinating with planning, design, and construction teams to support timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of quantity surveying experience.
• Strong background in variations, valuation, change management, and commercial administration.
• Experience with FIDIC or similar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review design revisions, site instructions, RFIs, notices, and modified requirements to identify potential variations.
• Determine whether changes create cost or contractual implications.
• Evaluate direct/indirect costs, prolongation, disruption, and other commercial impacts.
• Prepare detailed estimates for proposed variations using quantity breakdowns and rates.
• Manage variation activities from initiation to closeout and final accounts.
• Prepare variation orders, change requests, and related documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready records and clear basis for each valuation.

Skills

Variation management

Change management

Cost forecasting

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Tools

CostX

Candy

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor specialized in variations and claims to manage commercial assessment, valuation, and contract interpretation for major construction projects.

You will identify changes early, quantify commercial impact, maintain records, and administer variations in line with contractual requirements, while coordinating with planning, design, and construction teams to support timely project delivery.