Quantity Surveyor
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National Project Services LLC seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for building projects in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include cost estimation, tendering, cost control, and final account settlement.
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Responsibilities
- Calculating quantities and estimating costs for materials, labor, and equipment during the design phase
- Preparing tender packages, contracts, and bills of quantities (BOQ) to invite bids from contractors
- Tracking expenses against the budget, managing project variations, and providing regular cost reports
- Conducting site visits to value completed work, authorize subcontractor payments, and manage cash flow
- Identifying potential financial risks and negotiating with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure value for money
- Negotiating and closing out the final financial accounts of a project
Requirements
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
- Proficiency in cost estimation software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of construction methods and materials
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities to liaise between clients, contractors, and architects
- RICS qualification is often preferred or required
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Overview
- We are Abu Dhabi Based company looking a responsible Quantity Surveyor for managing all costs related to building projects, from initial calculations to final completion.
- They ensure projects remain within budget by providing detailed cost estimates, preparing tender documents, monitoring expenses, and managing subcontractor payments.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Cost Estimation & Planning: Calculating quantities and estimating costs for materials, labor, and equipment during the design phase.
- Tendering & Contracting: Preparing tender packages, contracts, and 'bills of quantities' (BOQ) to invite bids from contractors.
- Cost Control & Monitoring: Tracking expenses against the budget, managing project variations, and providing regular cost reports.
- Site Valuation & Payment: Conducting site visits to value completed work, authorize subcontractor payments, and manage cash flow.
- Risk Management & Negotiation: Identifying potential financial risks and negotiating with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure value for money.
- Final Account Settlement: Negotiating and closing out the final financial accounts of a project.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost estimation software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Excel.
- Analytical Ability: Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of construction methods and materials.
- Communication: Excellent negotiation and communication abilities to liaise between clients, contractors, and architects.
- Professional Certification: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualification is often preferred or required.
Compensation
- Pay: AED1,000.00 AED7,000.00 per month
Schedule
- Job Types: Full time, Permanent
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