The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all cost and contract elements of the project site, ensuring that financial and commercial controls are effectively implemented throughout the project lifecycle. Duties include preparing and reviewing final payments, evaluating subcontractor claims, monitoring project costs, managing variations, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with contractual and financial requirements. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with project teams and subcontractors, proficiency in quantity take-off, cost estimation, contract administration, and progress valuation is essential, along with a proactive approach, integrity, and problem-solving capabilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project-based quantity surveying preferably in construction, oil & gas, or engineering industry
- Proficient in quantity take-off methods, cost estimation software, contract management tools, and MS Office applications
- Strong analytical abilities, numerical accuracy, and attention to detail
- Demonstrates effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional integrity
Skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Estimates and Budget Plans: Develop detailed cost estimates and comprehensive budget plans, continuously monitoring expenditures to ensure alignment with approved financial targets and providing early advice on any potential cost deviations.
- Measurement and Quantity Take-Off: Perform precise quantity take-offs based on drawings and specifications, preparing accurate measurement sheets and BOQs used for procurement, cost validation, and contractor evaluations.
- Contract Administration: Manage and interpret all contractual documents by preparing required notices, correspondence, and commercial records, ensuring adherence to contract terms from award to closeout.
- Subcontractor Claim Evaluation: Review and assess subcontractor claims by verifying quantities, validating rates and entitlements, and confirming supporting documents before making recommendations for payment approval.
- Progress Valuation and Final Accounts: Conduct site progress valuations, prepare monthly billings, and support final account negotiations by consolidating all cost adjustments, variations, and reconciled financial data.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain organized and accurate cost documentation and generate periodic reports—including cost summaries, cash flow projections, and financial updates to support management decision-making
