Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for projects in Al Khobar. The role covers preparing estimates and Bills of Quantities, managing tender and contract documentation, evaluating contractor valuations, claims and variations, and supporting project cost reporting and final accounts. Applicants need a degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering, at least 8 years of pre- and post-construction quantity surveying experience including 6 years in KSA, and strong knowledge of FIDIC and other applicable contract forms. RICS membership is preferred, and excellent spoken and written English is required.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare various Quantity Surveying documents including budgetary estimates from sketch drawings, Bill of Quantities for all disciplines and Costs Estimates.
- Experienced in large scale projects such as commercial and residential complexes, roads, highways and infrastructures, airports, hospitals, sports clubs and stadiums, housing projects, towers/high rise buildings, industrial buildings, etc.
- Liaise with Project Directors and attend Tender procedures and prepare Tender Reports.
- Prepare award of contracts, checks contract documents as well as make recommendations of contractor’s valuations.
- Provide assistance to Project Manager on contractual issues.
- Evaluate variations and handle contractual correspondences.
- Attend progress meetings and provide updates Client with projection of costs as required.
- Prepare evaluations/ cost projections of the assignment to meet requirements of works in progress
- Liaise with contractors to advice on requirements of contract.
- Inspect site for collation of information for monthly statement which includes but not limited to recommendation on interim payments, statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor and assessment of costs of works and expected final cost.
- Prepare variation orders through site visits to record information on claims/variations.
- Perform cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and contractor’s claims.
- Assist the Project Manager to prepare and approve contractor’s final accounts.
- Finalize the Final Account of projects.
- Assist in any contracts administration duties related to QS.
Essential Requirements:
- Possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years working experience in pre & post construction quantity surveying services all with at least 6 years in KSA.
- RICS member is preferred.
- Very good knowledge and experience in FIDIC and other applicable forms of contracts.
- Excellent communication skill in English both oral and written.