Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or quantity surveying, with a minimum of 15 years of postgraduate experience. Preference is given to certified chartered quantity surveyors (MRICS or similar). Must have at least 5 years of experience on new build and residential projects within a project management consultancy organization, with an understanding of costs and FIDIC. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, and effective English communication skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Construction
Reporting to the senior contracts manager and responsible for assisting with the leadership and function of the commercial and cost management functions across the project, including estimating, budgeting, cost control, contract administration, valuations, change management, and financial reporting. Oversees the review of contractor submissions, progress payments, variations, and claims, ensuring commercial compliance, cost certainty, and effective contractual management throughout the project lifecycle.
Develops and maintains systems for design consultant covering the areas of budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting.
Reviews the various activities of construction projects with regard to variations and submission for management approvals.
Ensures that the requirements with regard to cost estimating and cost control for variations are incorporated in the tender specification documents.
Reviews the cost estimates submitted by consultant/contractor and ensures compliance with agreement, contract drawings and specifications as well as accuracy of company requirements.
Reviews the bill of quantities prepared by design consultants and contractors and ensures that they are in accordance with drawings and specifications.
Verifies project control budgets and updates them as required for management approval.
Prepares and reviews the forecasts for the final project costs including variations, considering the commitments.
Prepares and updates cost data to review the cost estimates submitted by design consultant.
Reviews final cost reports, assets registers and project close out reports for compliance with contract requirements.
Reviews and certifies progress payments in coordination with the project team.
Reviews change requests, contract trend notices, variation orders, claims, etc.
Oversees and supervises the work of quantity surveyors.
Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned.
Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety and occupational health policies, manuals and procedures in place within the organization, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor degree in engineering or quantity surveying or similar.
A minimum of 15 years postgraduate experience.
Certified chartered quantity surveyor preferred - MRICS or similar.
A minimum of 5 years' experience working on new build and residential projects within a project management consultancy organization.
An understanding of costs and FIDIC.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
About the Company
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.
We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall program management firm in the world by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.
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