We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dubai, UAE. As a Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of the commercial and contractual elements of the project. Your expertise will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects within budget and on time.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required materials
- Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs
- Preparing, negotiating, and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts
- Coordination with project teams to ensure proper cost control and reporting
- Monitoring and analyzing project costs against budget, identifying and addressing any variances
- Preparing and submitting progress claims and variation claims
- Reviewing and advising on contractual obligations and rights
- Preparing and maintaining a risk and value management plan
- Providing advice on contractual claims and disputes
- Conducting site visits to evaluate progress and compliance with contractual requirements
- Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract Interim payment application along with supporting documents and negotiate with consultant to receive timely certification.
- Preparation of Statement at completion and Final Account along with supporting documents
- Advice and discuss with project manager and contracts manager on cost implication of variations
- Prepare estimate for extra works, preparation of variations, negotiating and follow-up variations with consultant.
- Unit rate analysis and new rate build-up
- Maintaining a variation log that tracks the current status of all variations, substantiation, negotiation and agreement of variations with the client/ consultant.
- Prepare quantity take off from IFC drawings & BOQ preparation for sub-contract agreements.
- Compiling enquiries for Sub-contractors’ and Suppliers to request for quotations (RFQ)
- Analyze the changes of drawing for sub-contract payment based on actual progress
- Field visits to evaluate and certify the quantity of work done before any certification of sub-contractor/supplier payment and conduct re-measurement/site measurement if required
- Review, evaluation and certification of sub-contractor payment application.
Preferred Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial engineering
- Knowledge of local construction regulations and practices in Dubai, UAE
- Proven track record of successful project delivery within budget and time constraints
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and standards
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent English at all aspects, Arabic is a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proficient in relevant software applications such as MS Excel, AutoCAD, and cost estimation software
Job Details
Posted Date: | 2024-04-20 |
Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
Job Role: | Engineering |
Company Industry: | Fit-Out & Joinery |
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