Summary
Jasara Program Management Company is a joint venture between PIF, Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco that delivers social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage pre- and post-contract commercial work, including cost estimates, bills of quantities, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts. The role also covers cost monitoring, tender support, contract administration, commercial reporting, and guidance for junior quantity surveyors. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 9 years of quantity surveying experience, GCC project experience, and fluent English; FIDIC knowledge, RICS membership or certification, and listed software skills are preferred or advantageous.
The posting
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Jasara Program Management Company is a joint venture between PIF, Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco delivering social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia in support of Vision 2030. Working at the intersection of program management and construction, the company plays a central role in delivering complex projects that support long-term national development goals.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will help drive the commercial success of major construction programs by bringing rigor to cost management, contract administration, valuation, and financial reporting. This role is suited to someone who can balance detail-oriented commercial oversight with a strong understanding of project delivery, while working closely with project teams and external stakeholders to support sound decision-making across the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Manage pre- and post-contract quantity surveying activities for assigned projects/packages.
- Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQ), tender documentation, and commercial evaluations.
- Review contractor submissions including interim valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
- Administer contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
- Evaluate and negotiate variation orders, change requests, and contractual claims.
- Support procurement and tendering processes, including bid analysis and recommendation reports.
- Ensure accurate measurement, valuation, and certification of works completed.
- Prepare periodic commercial reports, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Liaise with project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve commercial issues.
- Support dispute avoidance and claims resolution through proactive contract management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, commercial procedures, and industry best practices.
- Mentor junior quantity surveyors and provide technical guidance where required.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 9+ years of quantity surveying experience.
- Proven experience in large-scale building, infrastructure, or mixed-use development projects.
- Experience in cost planning, contract administration, claims management, and final account settlement.
- Regional/GCC project experience.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC and standard forms of contract is preferred.
- Membership or certification with professional bodies such as RICS is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with CostX, Candy, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Excel, and standard QS/commercial systems is a plus.