Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
Ground Up Construction in Dubai seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for full-time, on-site role. Responsibilities include cost estimation, budgeting, BOQ preparation, tender management, and value engineering.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary cost estimates based on concept design
- Ensure design remains within approved budget
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and method of measurement in line with POMI or CESMM standards
- Compile pricing documents and schedules
- Coordinate with architects and engineers for complete tender package
- Support selection of suitable contractors
- Manage tender issuance process, prepare tender correspondences, respond to tender queries, and participate in post tender negotiations
- Analyse tender returns, prepare Tender Evaluation Report, and conduct commercial comparison and recommendation to client
- Participate in Value Engineering workshops, propose alternative materials and systems to ensure cost savings without compromising quality
- Review drawings for completeness and buildability and work closely with design team to ensure all design information is coordinated before BOQ finalization
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years experience as Pre contract QS within Dubai Base Engineering Consultancy Firm
- Strong measurement skills
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Cost planning expertise
- Understanding of standard forms of contract
- Market rate awareness
- Negotiation and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Planswift, CAD, and other software
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Company Description
- Ground Up Construction, established in 2016 and based in Dubai, provides personalized, turnkey construction solutions for residential buildings, private villas, schools, shopping centers, and retail spaces.
- Our team of skilled engineers and professionals is dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient planning, design, and construction outcomes.
- We value our people as the organization's greatest asset and strive to foster excellence across all aspects of our work.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Quantity Surveyor role located in Dubai.
- The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of cost estimation, budgeting, cost control, and project financial reporting.
- Day to day responsibilities include preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ), analyzing construction project costs, tracking expenditures, preparing detailed cost plans, and submitting accurate cost reports.
- The role also requires close collaboration with project teams to ensure efficient construction planning and delivery within budget constraints.
Tasks and Duties
- Prepare preliminary cost estimates based on concept design.
- Ensure design remains within approved budget.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and method of measurement to be in line with POMI (or CESMM standards).
- Compile pricing documents and schedules.
- Coordinate with architects and engineers for complete tender package.
- Support selection of suitable contractors.
- Manage tender issuance process, Prepare tender correspondences, Respond to tender queries and Participate in post tender negotiations.
- Analyse tender returns, Prepare Tender Evaluation Report and Conduct commercial comparison and recommendation to client.
- Participate in Value Engineering workshops, Propose alternative materials and systems to Ensure cost savings without compromising quality and Assess financial implications of design alternatives.
- Review drawings for completeness and buildability and Work closely with design team to ensure all design information is coordinated before BOQ finalization.
Key Skills Required
- Should have Strong measurement skills.
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
- Take off using planswift, CAD, …etc and other software
- Cost planning expertise.
- Understanding of standard forms of contract
- Market rate awareness.
- Negotiation and analytical skills.
- Min 5+ years Experience as Pre contract QS within Dubai Base Engineering Consultancy Firm.
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