Senior Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
The employer is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of construction projects in Dubai. The role involves preparing forecasts, reviewing BOQs, managing subcontractor payments, and handling variations and final accounts.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze project commercial forecasts at the beginning of each month
- Review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), scope of work, and commercial documentation
- Manage and monitor the submission process of material inspection requests
- Manage and track work inspection submissions to ensure timely approvals
- Prepare and submit interim payment applications in accordance with contractual requirements
- Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients during project execution
- Conduct site visits to validate work progress and verify quantities
- Review subcontractor BOQs and support commercial evaluations
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and forecasts
- Identify, quantify, and evaluate project variations and scope changes
- Support the preparation and settlement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
- Relevant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures
- Proficiency in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
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Commercial Management & Forecasting
- Prepare, review, and analyze project commercial forecasts at the beginning of each month.
- Continuously monitor and update project forecasts on a weekly basis based on site progress.
- Track forecasted versus actual project performance and report variances to management.
- Prepare periodic commercial, financial, and progress reports.
BOQ Review & Contract Administration
- Review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), scope of work, and commercial documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements and payment terms.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure readiness of documentation required for invoicing and commercial claims.
- Liaise with finance teams regarding advance payments, invoicing requirements, and contractual documentation.
Material Inspection & Approval Coordination
- Manage and monitor the submission process of material inspection requests.
- Ensure completeness of supporting documentation, including delivery records, technical specifications, and procurement details.
- Follow up with consultants and clients to secure timely approvals and maintain records for billing milestones.
Work Inspection & Progress Validation
- Manage and track work inspection submissions to ensure timely approvals.
- Maintain proper records to support project valuations, payment claims, and invoicing processes.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to expedite inspection approvals.
Payment Applications & Invoicing
- Prepare and submit interim payment applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Follow up on payment certifications and ensure timely invoicing.
- Coordinate with finance teams to verify alignment between payment applications, certifications, and invoices.
- Monitor payment status and escalate delays where required to ensure cash flow efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients during project execution.
- Coordinate with client representatives to finalize payment application formats, valuation procedures, and claim requirements.
- Resolve valuation discrepancies and address commercial queries efficiently.
Site Coordination & Quantity Verification
- Conduct site visits to validate work progress and verify quantities for accurate valuation and reporting.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to resolve issues impacting progress, certification, and commercial outcomes.
Subcontractor Commercial Management
- Review subcontractor BOQs and support commercial evaluations.
- Monitor subcontractor progress, valuations, and payment applications.
- Ensure subcontractor payments remain within approved contract values.
- Verify compliance of subcontractor invoices with financial and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate timely payment processing with internal finance teams.
Cost Control & Risk Management
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and forecasts.
- Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions to optimize project profitability.
- Assess commercial risks and provide recommendations to minimize financial exposure.
Variations & Change Management
- Identify, quantify, and evaluate project variations and scope changes.
- Prepare and support variation claims with necessary documentation.
- Maintain updated variation logs and track approval progress.
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