Commercial Expert; Planning & Cost Control

Responsibilities

• The Engineering Services Department is the commercial arm of the Company forming a constant and key component within Company's decision-making process benefiting programmes, committees, and external stakeholders alike.
• With the ethos of "relentlessly solving the seemingly unsolvable" the Department continually endeavours to appoint "Grade A" commercial professionals seeking a challenge.
• Resolving problematic and complex commercial issues such as:
  • Measuring, assessing and valuing variations
  • Review and assessment of major claims
  • Quantum review and assessment of prolongation and disruption costs
  • Assessment of interim accounts
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Final settlement of claims and final accounts
• Other duties shall include:
  • Play a key role in initiating and implementing commercial procedures, regulations and added value working practices
  • Review, updating and monitoring of project costs and adherence to Company's existing commercial procedures
  • Compilation, implementation and monitoring of Training and Development Plans
  • Ensuring construction contracts and professional services agreements are administered appropriately
  • Resolution of major issues resulting from the review of Contractor's Cost / progress reports

• BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• A post-graduate qualification in law or dispute resolution preferred but not essential
• Chartered Membership of the RICS or equivalent (suitably experienced professionals may be considered)
• Must have a minimum of 18 years post graduate experience
• Worked in the capacity of Commercial Expert / Associate Director within a Professional Consultancy or Client organization (Contracting background may also be considered).
• A proven track record of resolving major complex claims and disputes
• Preferably, have minimum 6 years experience in the gulf region.
• Experience in heavy civils and major building projects
• knowledge and experience of procurement methods for consultancy and construction contracts
• Well versed in International Conditions of Contract and law.
• A comprehensive, well-rounded knowledge understanding of contract principles / administration
• Experience in Expert Determination and Expert Witness
• Good experience of construction technology and on-site activities
• Highly motivated self-driven with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to write complex reports in simplistic format

• Salary: Monthly Rate in QAR
• Work Schedule: 8 Hours / 5 Days
• Duration: 2 years with possible extension
• Location: Qatar