Summary
Al Tayer Group is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor in Dubai to lead post-contract commercial work on larger-value projects and manage a junior commercial team. The role covers BOQ assessment against IFC information, procurement and subcontract orders, variations and claims, project valuations, payment certificates, cost reporting, and final accounts. Candidates should have a construction-related degree or equivalent and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in post-contract quantity surveying. Local market knowledge is an advantage.
The posting
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Post Contract Commercial Lead for larger value projects which include the management of junior commercial team.
Responsibilities
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
- Assessment of the tender BOQ (Bill Of Quantities) vs the IFC (Issued For Construction) information received to update the BOQ accordingly.
- Float enquiries for obtaining final offers from supply chain and adjudicate updated quotations received.
- Prepare sub-contract orders and purchase orders; including drawings, Programme & BOQ’s.
- Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team.
- Prepare, Negotiate and Conclude Variations and Claims with Sub Contractors and Clients’.
- Prepare monthly project valuation and to ensure timely submittal to the employer
- Procure all necessary insurances and bonds for the project.
- Review and issue monthly payment certificates to subcontractors based upon the progress of works at site.
- General Contract administration including the drafting of contractual notices, such as notice of delay, variations & claims.
- Identify, collate, review, and submit variations to the Employer.
- Preparation of claims for extensions of time in the event of project delays including maintaining sufficient contemporary records.
- Undertake monthly cost reporting in collaboration with the project manager inclusive of all necessary budget forecasts.
- Prepare and conclude the subcontract and Employer final accounts upon project completion.
- Conclude all commercial matters that may arise during the defects liability period (DLP) ; including defects rectification, return of bonds & final retention releases.
- Ability to assist in the estimation of potential projects in the event the estimation department is at full capacity.
People Management Roles and Responsibilities
- Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles
Qualifications
Education/Certification and Continued Education
- Graduate in construction discipline or equivalent.
Years of Experience
- 7 to 10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 7 year experience in post contract Quantity Surveying
Knowledge and Skills
- Local market knowledge would be an advantage