Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Part-time
- Department: Services
Company Description
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
Job Description
Overall responsibilities:
- Manage projects defined costs for all aspects of the project; including but not limited to labour, materials, subcontractors etc.
- Analyze and evaluate variations to the contract and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Develop accurate cost estimates for projects based on project specifications, drawings, and relevant information.
- Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets and ensure adherence to financial plans for the company.
- To handle all post-contract QS functions such as handling of interim and final payments, variations, commercial and necessary correspondence, cash flows, and support claims etc.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Working out the initial projects' cost and monitoring progress to ensure that the work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
- Develop accurate cost estimates for projects during execution based on project specifications, drawings, and relevant information. Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets and ensure adherence to financial plans. Review, negotiate and support in preparation of claim settlements.
- Check and record measure of work done, prepare variations and day-works. Monitor contracts final cost estimate.
- Manage project defined costs for all aspects of the project; including but not limited to labour, materials, subcontractors etc.
- Analyse and evaluate variations to the contract and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Review and assess contract documents, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Implement effective cost control measures and report on any cost overruns or savings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and procurement, to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Engage with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to address queries and resolve issues relating to overall defined cost of the project.
- Prepare and present regular reports on project costs, budget status, and financial forecasts.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
- Identify potential risks related to cost and contract management and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
- Proactively address issues that may impact project costs and timelines.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in quantity surveying.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or in related field with (08 Years minimum) in the Oil & Gas industry. Affinity and familiar with Engineering, Procurement and Contracting aspects in the business, both onshore and offshore.
Additional Information
Experience Requirements:
- Experience level: 8+ years.
- 05 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
- Minimum 03 years as Quantity Surveyor on medium to large scale projects in similar business or industry
- HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
Skills & Professional Requirements:
- Interpreting specifications and standards & assess the impact on project cost.
- Ability to interpret specifications and standards and assess their impact on tender/project costs.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within projects.
- Base knowledge of risk management procedures, processes and management tools
- Strong knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost estimating, and contract administration
- Good knowledge of all handover and close-out activities required for client, and suppliers.
- Analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP systems and AutoCAD
- Comprehensive knowledge of various rate analysis techniques
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff
- Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Good organisational, planning, and multi-tasking abilities