Job Summary
To lead and manage project cost control, measurement, valuations, variations, and claims support to protect profitability and ensure accurate commercial reporting for large-scale construction operations.
Candidate Profile
Responsibilities
1) Pre-Contract & Tender Support (as assigned)
- Review tender documents, BOQ, drawings, and specifications for commercial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare quantity take-offs, pricing support, and clarification/exclusion notes.
- Support subcontract tendering, evaluations, and commercial comparisons.
2) Cost Control & Budget Management
- Establish and maintain project budget, cost breakdown structure, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Monitor commitments, expenditures, and productivity impacts; issue monthly cost reports.
- Support cashflow planning and payment prioritization aligned with project progress.
3) Measurement, Valuations & Payments
- Prepare and certify interim valuations for client submissions and payment applications.
- Measure works executed on site, reconcile quantities, and validate subcontractor claims.
- Ensure timely preparation of subcontractor payment certificates and back-to-back compliance.
4) Variations & Change Management
- Identify, quantify, and submit variations with proper substantiation (drawings, instructions, site records).
- Maintain a Variation Register, track approvals, and update cost impact in forecasts.
- Coordinate with PM/Planning for time and cost entitlement on changes.
5) Claims & Commercial Support
- Support preparation of EOT and cost claims with contemporaneous records and programme analysis.
- Maintain logs for notices, RFIs, instructions, and approvals to protect contractual entitlement.
- Support negotiations and settlements with clients and subcontractors.
6) Subcontract & Procurement Commercial Control
- Draft/review subcontract commercial terms (payments, retention, bonds, penalties, scope boundaries).
- Manage subcontract final accounts and ensure correct closeout documentation.
- Coordinate with Procurement to control rate changes, supplier terms, and delivery impacts.
7) Reporting, Governance & Compliance
- Produce monthly commercial reports: cost vs budget, CVR, cashflow, variations, claims status, risks.
- Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with contract conditions (FIDIC knowledge preferred).
- Provide commercial risk alerts to management with mitigation recommendations.
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management.
MRICS (or progress toward) is an advantage.
Measurement and BOQ management, interim valuations, and final accounts.
Strong knowledge of contracts (FIDIC/standard forms), variations, and claims basics.
Proficient in Excel and reporting; ERP/Cost control systems experience is a plus.
Required Experiences
- 10-12+ years QS experience in UAE/GCC construction.
- Strong exposure to large projects and complex subcontractor management.
- Experience in Abu Dhabi client/consultant environments is preferred.
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