QS cost controller

Responsibilities

• Quantity Take-offs – Accurately measuring materials and labor from drawings to prevent budget errors.
• BoQ Preparation – Drafting detailed Bills of Quantities aligned with Omani Standard Documents.
• Cost Estimation – Establishing project budgets based on current Omani market rates and material inflation.
• Tender Evaluation – Analyzing contractor bids and negotiating to secure the best value-for-money.
• Payment Certification – Verifying site progress to approve monthly interim payments for contractors.
• Variation Management – Assessing and negotiating change orders to control scope creep and costs.
• Contract Administration – Managing legal terms of FIDIC, Omani law and resolving financial disputes or claims.
• Final Accounts – Conducting the final audit to settle all project costs and close out contracts.

• A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS or equivalent.
• Proficient in FIDIC suites, local contract law, MS Excel, AutoCAD, ERP systems, and quantity surveying software.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in GCC as cost control within the construction industry, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong expertise in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, budgeting, tendering, and contract administration.
• Proven skill in Value Engineering and settling contractor disputes.