Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Analyse project plans, specifications, and scope to provide detailed cost estimations
• Conduct pricing research and prepare cost breakdowns, including direct, indirect costs, and contingencies
• Assess potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project costs
• Perform quantity take-offs for initial budget proposals and project evaluations

Project Cost Management

• Manage and control all project costs from pitch to completion
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance to ensure adherence to cost targets
• Develop and implement cost control procedures and policies to ensure effective financial management

Client Invoicing & Reporting

• Prepare and review client invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for interim certificates of payments and submit them for consultant approval
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for construction projects

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

• Oversee procurement activities, evaluate vendor bids, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders
• Monitor subcontractor agreements and payments to ensure timely processing
• Prepare and review variation orders, final payments, and settlement of final accounts
• Maintain a project filing system for all payments, variations, and financial claims

Productivity Analysis

• Track project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities to optimise project efficiency
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Compare actual productivity with budgeted productivity and report findings to the construction manager

Contracts Administration

• Ensure project contract administration aligns with company policies and procedures
• Liaise with consultants, project managers, and site engineers to resolve contractual and construction-related issues
• Attend negotiations for changes, modifications, and claims with subcontractors and suppliers

Technical Expertise

• Perform all necessary quantity take-offs required for the preparation of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Prepare bar bending schedules (BBS) and optimise steel usage to minimise wastage
• Provide material calculations and unit rate estimations

Requirements

• **Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil & Architecture or any related major**
• **11 years of experience in construction and quantity surveying across high-profile projects such as hotels, commercial complexes, metro construction, and townships.**
• Familiarity with the KSA real estate business and industry
• Proficient in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, and Microsoft Excel
• Extensive experience in cost control, estimation, and quantity surveying
• Strong understanding of MEP items and relevant BOQs
• Business Focused
• Strategic Orientation
• Innovative
• Go Getter

Benefits

• High-performing and fast-paced work environment

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• Rewards and recognition

• Learning & Development