Lead Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the design drawings and perform quantity take-off from detailed design drawings to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and determine the quantities of materials to be used during construction
• Guide the contacting of suppliers to research and obtain unit rates to be used for construction cost estimates
• Closely work with design teams for the preparation of project cost estimates at various design stages (e.g. concept design, schematic design, draft final design, tender documents), as needed
• Conduct a unit rate and cost analysis for various design options presented by design teams for projects of high complexity, as needed
• Lead the development of Bills of Quantities and ensure all key elements are included and comments from relevant design Sectors and Departments are incorporated
• Coordinate with the Electrical and Mechanical Department Quantity Surveying teams for the development and incorporation of electrical and mechanical Sections of Bills of Quantities into the overall tender documents
• Lead the coordination with design teams and the Specifications Engineers for the development, consolidation and incorporation of specifications (e.g. outline specifications, performance specifications, detailed specifications)
• Prepare conditions of contract and instructions to tenderers as per FIDIC conditions and questionnaire replies received from clients
• Lead the consolidation of the final tender documents as per project requirements
• Lead the development of pre-qualification documents and the preparation of instructions to tenderers
• Prepare and issue addenda during the tendering stage to address tender queries received from contractors related to Bills of Quantities
• Review contractors’ bid submissions and prepare Tender Evaluation Reports and post-tender clarifications, as needed
• Develop contract documents and Conditions of Contract upon awarding the project to contractor
• Assess variations and evaluate claims on additional works submitted by the contractor during the supervision stage, as needed
• Present cost estimation for changes in project scope of work to client through Senior Project Manager during the supervision stage, as needed
• Provide support to sites by addressing questions about conditions of contracts and commercial issues, as needed
• Review and evaluate interim payment application raised by the contractor during the supervision stage and conduct necessary verifications before issuing a payment certificate on behalf of the client, as needed
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience in Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry in a quantity surveying role
• In depth knowledge of quantity surveying best practices
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Knowledge of local engineering-related rules and regulations in the Middle East

Qualification, Technical Skills and Overall Experience Required to Execute this Role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering