Job Opportunity for Project Quantity Surveyor UAE Job ID No 1869

Client & Position:

A leading Dubai based civil and marine contractor requires a Project Quantity Surveyor preferably with a
Marine/Mechanical contracting background for projects in the UAE. The successful candidate will be based in the head
office in Dubai, UAE and will work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager to plan strategy on all projects
that the company will be awarded or already working on.

JOB PURPOSE
Handles all Job Accountabilities on projects between AED 5 AND AED 50 MILLION; or
Supporting role to Senior Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager on larger projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Qualifications:
BSc (Quantity Surveying); HND (Quantity Surveying); BSc (Civil Engineering)
RICS membership an advantage but not a strict requirement
Experience:
5 to 7 years post qualification experience with a Contractor
Experience on projects up to AED 50 million in value
Experience in the lead site based commercial role on projects up to AED 50 million in value
Middle East experience preferred but not essential.
Specialised experience in marine works or mechanical works preferred but not essential
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Good knowledge of CESMM3 method of measurement and other methods of measurement
Good knowledge of FIDIC forms of Contract and how to apply them
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Good knowledge of programming, interpretation of programmes and understanding of resource
loading in programmes
Good knowledge of Cost Control & Budgeting
Good ability in letter writing and report writing skills

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVES

Applications for Payment & Certification
Interim applications for payment (monthly interim certificates)
Negotiation with Clients Engineer/QS to get timely certification of interim applications and issue of Interim
Payment Certificates within the period stipulated by the contract;
Following up with Client to get payment of Interim Certificates within the period stipulated by the contract.
Change Management
Maintaining a variations log that tracks the current status of all variations;

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 Timely issuing of notices required by the contract in respect of variations to the Client/Clients
Engineer/Clients QS;
Timely issuing of details of cost implications of variations to the Client/Clients Engineer/Clients QS.
Interim particulars must be submitted in accordance with the contract;
Substantiation, negotiation and agreement of variations with the Client/Clients Engineer/Clients QS.
Identification of changes/variations to the contract;
Claims Management
Identification of claims;
Maintaining a claims log that tracks the current status of all claims;
Issuing of notices required by the contract in respect of claims to the
Client/Clients
Engineer/Clients QS;
Issuing details of cost implications of claims to the Client/Clients Engineer/Clients QS. Interim
particulars must be submitted in accordance with the contract;
Substantiation, negotiation and agreement of claims with the Client/Clients Engineer/Clients QS.
Subcontract Procurement
Establish Subcontract Procurement schedules, in accordance with standard company format and issue to
Procurement Department.
Assist Procurement Department with scoping of Subcontract Packages and furnishing the correct
documentation such as specifications, drawings etc
Liaise with Procurement Department during subcontract tendering and attend any clarification
meetings with potential subcontractors
Reviewing Procurement Departments analysis of all subcontract tenders, along with the Project Manager,
and making recommendations to Procurement Department concerning choice and appointment of
Subcontractor.
Subcontract Management
Managing Subcontractors applications for payment
Preparation of Subcontractor payments;
Notifying accounts department of subcontractor liabilities on a monthly basis to assist with cost control
and cost reporting;
Defending contractual claims from subcontractors;
Negotiating final accounts with subcontractors.
Internal Cost Reporting
Establishment of Project Budgets & Monthly cost reports incorporating:
Cost versus Value Reconciliations and detailed analysis thereof i.e. Preliminaries, Labour,
Plant, Material, Subcontractor analysis;
Forecasting final Cost versus Value and detailed analysis thereof i.e. Preliminaries, Labour,
Plant, Material, Subcontractor analysis;
Project cash flow forecasting initially based on BOQ and indicative programme, but

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 regularly updated to incorporate variations, claims and revised actual programmes and
incorporating Calanderised Cash recovery, Calendarised Cash out and Calendarised Net cash
flow.
In addition to the above Cash Flow reports which are to be produced monthly, anticipated Cash In is to be
monitored every week and forecast for the next 5 weeks.
Assisting operations team on site with labour and plant productivity reporting;
Assisting operations team on site with material consumption and wastage checks
Bonds & Insurance
Advising the Accounts Department of all contractual insurance requirements including levels of cover
required and specific contractual requirements pertaining to insurance;
Ensuring that all contractual requirements in respect of issue of insurance policies etc. to the Client are
adhered to;
Ensuring that validity of policies is maintained at all times;
Advising Accounts Department of contractual requirements in respect of bank guarantees and bonds and
advising of the specific wording required and periods of validity.
Monitoring Subcontractors bonds and ensuring that they do not expire prior to the
issue of Performance Certificates/Defects Liability Certificates
General Responsibilities
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
Attain full understanding of the contract and advise Project Manager/Senior Management of contractual and
commercial risks and drive the process of defending the companys position. This includes the drafting of
contractual letters for discussion prior to formal submission.
Attend both internal (site management team & senior management) and external (client, consultants,
subcontractors etc) meetings where issues of a commercial and/or contractual nature are going to be raised
and defend the companys position where necessary.
Maintain contractual awareness amongst members of the site management team e)
Management and mentoring of subordinate commercial staff.
Assist in maintaining proper records i.e. correspondence, variations, claims;
Ensuring compliance with company policies in respect of procedures, reporting etc.

To Apply:
1. Email your CV to Ying at amonrat@omni-interconsult.com and mention Job ID 1869 or
2. Make an application directly online at our website: www.omni-interconsult.com

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