Quantity Surveyor

We are hiring a Quantity Surveyor for a short-term project in Qatar. The candidate will prepare pre- and post-contract documents, evaluate variations and progress claims, provide commercial and contract guidance, monitor project progress, and assist in project and risk management. Candidates should hold a B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying or a related engineering discipline with RICS chartered status, and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in consultancy or client-side project management.

Nature and Scope of Position / Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the pre-contract documents such as Preliminary Estimating, Cost Planning, Bill of Quantities, Tender Documents (for all disciplines such as Civil, MEP, Systems) ... etc.
• Evaluation of Post Contract documents such as Interim Valuations, Final Account, Claims Managements, Valuing Variations ... etc.
• Provide the advice to project staff on commercial and contract matters including reviewing and drafting the contract correspondences.
• Performing the jobs related to taking off the quantities for the purpose of certifying the progress claims & variations.
• Preparation of the bi-weekly reports on financial status of the projects including the projects cash flow forecast.
• Monitor the progress of the projects in accordance with construction program and certify the progress claims accordingly.
• Assist the Head of Civil and Landscape Section & Technical Manager in Project management, Risk management, Contract management, Resolution of contract disputes ... etc.
• Evaluation of the variations and negotiating the variation with the contractors and recommending to Section Heads and Technical Manager.

Experience and Education:

• B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying from a reputable university OR B.Sc. in any engineering discipline from a reputable university as well as the candidate has to be Charted Engineer (from RICS).
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a quantity surveyor in a reputed consultancy firm or as a client's rep.
• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking English language is mandatory.
• Excellency in computer skills including using MS Word and Excel, Internet browsing/searching, data transferring, making reports with good formatting ... etc.
• Knowledge on contract management software such as "Primavera P3" MS Projects is preferred.