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Ref: HP094-2446
Job description / Role
Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Qatar, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, 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 prestigious infrastructure project in Dubai, UAE. The Work scope comprises rail, elevated viaducts, underground tunneling, roads, highway intersections, bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV), potable water, sewerage (foul water) drainage, storm water drainage networks and other utility / services networks.
Position Overview
The Quantity Surveyor (QS) 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/she will assist in the review and certification of interim payments, project variations and other financial matters. The QS will assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS)/Contracts Manager in the analysis and evaluation of all contractor claims by the Contractor and other contractual matters.
Job Responsibilities
• Assist the SQS/Contracts Manager in all matters relating to the financial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Provide support to the SQS/Contracts Manager on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
• Participate and assist in the preparation of the minutes in all commercial meetings as required.
• Liaise with the SQS/Contracts Manager to ensure prompt submittal and completeness of Contractors monthly payment applications and assist the SQS/Contracts Manager in finalizing the payment certificates, performing and checking of measurement of Work for: a) Interim Payments, b) Work executed against Provisional Sums and c) Variations.
• Maintain and streamline all cost and quantity records.
• Undertake measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities in consultation with RE’s.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items, recording the details and monitoring the day works process, assisting in preparing variation orders and in evaluating claims and present to the SQS/Contracts Manager for review.
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of entitlement of Contractors claims for review and issuance by the SQS/Contracts Manager.
• Assist on contractual matters related to financial issues.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Assist the SQS in the preparation of financial statements for monthly report.
• Assist in the auditing of payments to Contractors as required.
• Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor contract final cost estimate.
• Assist in the preparation of Final Account with all supporting documentation.
Requirements
• Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field and 10 years demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying on major rail, road, highway and general infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Must have a sound knowledge about contractual relationships.
• Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
• Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication 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.