Quantity Surveyor

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will get to perform the commercial and quantity surveying activities for major infrastructure works, supporting accurate measurement, payments, variations, and claims while coordinating closely with project stakeholders..

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain a good understanding of the contractual setup and the project scope of work, and a detailed understanding of BOQ definition practices and pricing requirements.
• Perform the necessary estimations to generate and review the project BOQ based on the scope of work, and prepare detailed cost estimates based on specifications, drawings and other relevant information.
• Measure and verify completed quantities against contract drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and the agreed rates.
• Review contractor payment applications and support preparation of interim payment certificates.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors on commercial matters and maintain robust documentation for final account close-out.
• Co-operate with the Resident Engineers and Assistant Resident Engineers to support the review and approval of Contractor monthly invoices.
• Perform the necessary studies and activities to quantify variations, and support claim submission and review with respect to BOQ items.
• Provide inputs to assess changes channelled through the project Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
• Monitor material and BOQ expenditure, compare actual costs against budget, analyse cost variances, and provide status and insight for inclusion in the monthly project report.
• Provide cost-related input on material submittals, material substitutions, construction methods and design changes to enhance project value while complying with requirements and specifications.
• Maintain payment, variation and claims registers, and support cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Perform site visits and surveys to oversee and validate compliance with BOQ requirements.
• Monitor and report on progress of work to the relevant discipline engineers, and proactively communicate deviations and findings.
• Support final account preparation, release of retention and commercial close-out of completed works.
• Maintain a visible presence at the workplace, and actively participate in worksite HSE walkthroughs, inspections, safety interventions and audits at planned intervals.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience within the construction industry, with a preference for Infrastructure Stormwater projects.
• Detailed understanding of BOQ practices, measurement and certification against rate-based contracts.
• Thorough understanding of relevant laws, regulations and industry standards, with overall contractual awareness.
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills for accurate cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in calculations and documentation.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as cost estimating software and project management systems.
• General knowledge of discipline material requirements (civil, mechanical, electrical).
• Fluent English reading and writing.
• Available on a full-time basis and prepared to work a six-day week at site as required under the Agreement.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience of (DMT/ADM) Stormwater or equivalent Infrastructure utility projects in Abu Dhabi is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Certificate in Quantity Surveying.
• Familiarity with the related international standards and quantity surveying practices.

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