Senior Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract)
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About This Role
Overview
We are looking to hire a
Manager - Quantity Surveyor
with a strong background in
post-contract work
within the
real estate development sector
for our client based in Dubai which is one of the largest semi government organization in the region.
This position is a contract role with an initial duration of
12 months
and is
renewable.
The role is within the
Commercial Team
.
As a post-contract quantity surveyor, you will be responsible for day-to-day functional leadership of estimating and quantity surveying skill sets to enable the organisation to achieve project delivery goals post-contract.
Key responsibilities
- Post contract administration and commercial management including but not limited to the following:
- Lead and oversee
- post-contract commercial management activities
- across assigned development projects to ensure cost efficiency and contractual compliance.
- Manage the
- review, assessment, and approval of contractor and consultant variations
- , ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and internal change management procedures.
- Provide
- commercial guidance and decision-making support
- to project teams on contractual matters, claims, and financial implications.
- Oversee the
- administration of change management processes
- , ensuring variations, instructions, and approvals are properly documented and controlled.
- Review and evaluate
- Extension of Time (EOT) claims and associated prolongation costs
- , providing recommendations in line with contractual provisions.
- Monitor and validate
- interim payment applications and valuations
- , ensuring accuracy prior to certification.
- Oversee the preparation and review of
- monthly commercial reports
- , including cost forecasts, cashflow projections, commitments, and accruals.
- Manage
- contract close-out activities
- , including final account negotiations, preparation of final payment certificates, and release of performance bonds and guarantees.
- Ensure
- insurances, bonds, and contractual securities
- are maintained in accordance with contract requirements.
- Provide
- functional leadership and mentoring
- to junior quantity surveyors and commercial team members where applicable.
- Liaise with
- internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
- to resolve commercial issues and support successful project delivery.
- Knowledge, skills & experience:
- 7 - 11+ years of experience in project management consultancy/developer, with a minimum of 5 years in post-contract roles (UAE experience is preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
- Very good command of English and strong communication skills.
- Experience with various aspects of Quantity Surveying such as Contract Administration, Field, and Drawing Measurements, Material Takeoff, Estimating, Valuations, Bills of Quantities, Reports, Claims, Dispute Resolution, Variations, Arbitrations, Contractual Letters, Final Accounts preparation, and project close-out.
- Knowledge in FIDIC suite of Contract is an advantage;
- Excellent negotiation & change management skills
Availability
- Preference will be given to candidates
- available immediately.
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