Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Job description / Role

Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

Opportunity

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a large infrastructure project in UAE. Scope of work includes roads, highway intersections, bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV) networks, potable water network, sewerage network, storm water drainage network and other infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Quantity Surveyor is part of the shared services team and will be providing all necessary assistance to the construction supervision team with respect to all financial aspects and contractual matters in the project. He will participate in the review and approval of interim payments, the variations and other financial matters. He will assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the analysis and evaluation of all claims by the contractor.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the SQS in all matters relating to the financial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Participate, record and assist in the preparation of the minutes of the progress meetings.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
• Participate in all commercial meetings.
• Assist the SQS in finalizing the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates.
• Streamline all cost and quantity records.
• Advise the SRE and RE’s on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items and present to the SQS for review.
• Participate in recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process.
• Assist the SQS in the preparation of variation orders.
• Evaluate contractual claims for review by the SQS.
• Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Monitor the contractor’s resource allocation.
• Assist the SQS in the preparation of financial statements for monthly report.
• Partake in the auditing of payments to Contractors.
• Liaise with the SQS to ensure the prompt submittal and completeness of valuations.
• Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
• Assist the SQS in the review, negotiation and preparation of claim settlements with the Contract’s Department of client and the Engineer (PMC).
• Participate in the preparation of Final Account with all supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field and 10 years of related work experience.
• Experience in the construction of large infrastructure developments projects is preferred.
• Dubai-UAE experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong assessment and problem solving skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight.
• Good knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
• Excellent written, presentation and oral communications skills.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.