Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Job Description

Designation: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reports to: Head of Commercial Management

The Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Projects Commercial department is responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects related to project procurement, cost management, and contract administration. This role ensures the effective management of contractor tendering, cost control, and compliance with contractual obligations. The Senior Quantity Surveyor plays a critical role in optimizing project performance, managing financial risks, and ensuring successful project delivery.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will handle a range of responsibilities including contractor tendering, cost management, and various commercial-related tasks.This role involves collaborating with internal departments, managing procurement processes, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and ensuring accurate financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

1. Prequalification: Assist in the prequalification process and selection of vendors, ensuring that only qualified contractors, consultants, suppliers, and specialists are considered.
2. RFP/Tender Documents: Assist in the preparation and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and tender documents for procuring consultants, contractors, suppliers, and specialists.
3. Tender and Contract Documentation: Prepare tender documents and contract agreements for in-house projects, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with company standards.
4. Tender Addendums: Prepare tender addendums and post-tender clarifications as required.
5. Tender Evaluation: Conduct commercial and contractual tender evaluations, analyses, negotiations, and awards to ensure the best value for the company.
6. LOA and Contract Agreements: Draft Letters of Acceptance (LOAs) and contract agreements and manage the administration of procurement and nomination for items under PS (Provisional Sum) and PC (Prime Cost).

Cost Management:

1. Progress Payments: Manage the effective and timely processing of progress payments to consultants and contractors monthly or as specified in the contract (interim, statement at completion, final statements).
2. Cost Control: Implement effective cost management during both the pre-contract and post-contract stages to ensure project costs do not exceed the allocated budget, including all PC/PS packages and RFA/AAA.
3. Guarantees and Insurances: Review and confirm acceptance of guarantees and insurances within 14 days of submission by consultants and contractors before processing payments.
4. Cost Planning: Manage cost planning, including reviewing cost plans and estimates at concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
5. Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with all stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters, including claims and variations.

Other Commercial-Related Tasks:

1. Closing Accounts: Manage the closing of accounts for projects, ensuring all financial transactions are completed and recorded accurately.
2. Claims Management: Review and manage various contractual claims, preparing claim reports by the 28th of each month.
3. Internal Coordination: Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure seamless project execution and resolution of commercial issues.
4. Risk Identification: Identify and classify risks associated with procurement and tendering processes, developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
5. Audit Compliance: Review and address audit points related to commercial management within the designated time frame.
6. Project Capitalization: Prepare project capitalization reports, both interim and final, ensuring accurate financial records.
7. Guarantees and Insurances: Administer all types of guarantees and insurances related to projects.
8. Provide advice: on financial, commercial, and contractual matters, supporting decision-making processes.
9. Certificates: Assist in the issuance of Taking-Over Certificates, Performance Certificates, and other project-related certificates.
10. Asset Registry: Prepare and maintain the asset registry, ensuring accurate records of all project assets.
11. Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving disputes between parties, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.

Key Working Relationships:

1. Internal: Projects, Land, AMSS, Design, Hospitality, Commercial, RED, PM, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Audit
2. External: Potential Partners, Government & Regulatory entities, Developers, Hotel Operators, consultants, contractors

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
2. Professional certification such as MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is highly desirable.

Knowledge:

1. Familiarity with the UAE real estate market dynamics, regulations, codes, and best practices.
2. Knowledge of digitally enabled approaches to pricing competitive tenders.
3. Expertise in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
4. Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI & AutoCAD.
5. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract
6. Comprehensive knowledge of all standard methods of measurements including POMI, NRM, and CESMM etc.

Job Skills:

1. Attention to detail.
2. Adaptability and flexibility.
3. Exceptional time management.
4. Proficiency in problem-solving and critical thinking.
5. Good presentation skills to articulate project pitch and strategy presentations.
6. Leadership aptitude with a demonstrated ability to motivate cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
7. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
8. Sound judgment and decision-making acumen with a strategic orientation and results-driven focus.

Experience:

1. Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in real estate development, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects from inception to completion.
2. Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience with a UAE-based developer involving typical estimating and competitive pricing activities.