2020-05-07
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia - Ar Riyad, Riyadh
Job Summary
The Quantity Surveyor will assist in implementing and maintaining all required cost control and audit procedures for all Project Cost Control activities designed to measure a project status and assisting with the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The main responsibility is to assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in cost planning, estimating and measurements on projects, the control of payments made to the Contractor and reporting the financial status to the Project throughout the construction period. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the following tasks:
Prepare quantity take-off and provide cost estimates cost planning purposes for additional works and variation proposals
Assist in conducting viability studies and cost estimates.
Assisting with the preparation of tender documentation.
Implementing and maintaining all required cost control and audit procedures for all Project Cost Control Activities designed to measure the project status.
Assessing, evaluation and making recommendations related to any financial claim and providing the necessary input with regards to settling such claims.
Evaluation all variations, additional works, field changes, additions and omission, and incorporation of the same with the Monthly Cost reports.
Preparing and pricing Change Orders and negotiating agreement with the Client and Contractor as necessary.
Negotiating contracts with the contractor in partnership with the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate
Provide assistance to the team during negotiations, arbitration or any other forms of dispute resolution.
Undertake joint measurements with the Contractor for interim payments;
Validate the Contractor’s interim payment applications of work in progress and materials on site;
Specific skills required:
Familiar with using Cost X software or other cost planning software would be an advantage
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of computer systems and their applications
High level of numerical skills.
High level of literacy skills in English.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 6 years experience since obtaining maximum educational qualification
Experience within the Middle East region preferred
Additional Comments:
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Equivalent
Accredited MRICS member (or working towards membership)
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Cost Management and Consulting Services
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country Saudi Arabia
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 230011BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.