Roles and Responsibilities
- Review & advise that the project budget is up to date with the latest project scope and configuration.
- Review & advise on the pre-tender priced Provisional Bill of Quantities and break down of the approved budget, for future reference during the design development process. Such BOQ should include pre & post-tender escalation as relevant. Any discrepancies with the approved budget should be escalated to the QS Manager for further direction with the relevant department/s.
- Maintain the correctness of pre-tender BOQ as an updated project budget and ensure integration with the latest cost report, CORs & ACs at all times.
- Intervene in the design development process, including attending workshops (as & when required) so as to monitor the design progress and assist in meeting the budget by providing guidance on cost allowances and limitations to the PM / Design Manager.
- Ensure implementation of Change Order Requests for any design departures from project allowances and participate in reviews of pre-tender change orders/design changes by providing relevant cost feedback to the Technical / Commercial team & project responsible PM/SPM/AVP.
- Set up and maintain the live project Cost Report in accordance with company standards & procedures, ensuring that it is consistently updated with Anticipated Costs, Change Order Requests and Commercial Awards at all times.
- Administer contracts with consultants / specialists and advise the PM/SPM/AVP on rights, obligations and limitations as required.
- Manage the certification process for all existing contracts in line with company procedures including receiving invoices/statements/accounts, reviewing & commenting, liaising with the relevant parties for corrections in accordance with contract agreements, preparing Payment Certificates & obtaining relevant approvals for payment.
- Follow-up with the Finance department for payment status & other related items to ensure that it is in compliance with the company’s payment obligations.
Minimum Qualification
B.E or BSc. Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying.
Minimum Experience
Total 10yrs-12yrs Gulf experience in the construction industry, preferably in UAE with International Contractors or Consultants or Developers.