Quantity Surveyor Sr

The Senior Quantity Surveyor leads quantity surveying activities on construction projects ensuring accurate cost estimation contract management and cost control This role involves supervising a team coordinating with clients and contractors managing variations and final accounts and providing strategic cost advice to ensure projects are delivered within budget and to quality standards Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the preparation and review of tender documents BOQs specifications and drawings Oversee the accuracy and consistency of quantity takeoffs ensuring alignment with tender drawings and specifications Review and validate consultant BOQs highlight major variances and provide detailed quantification for unspecified BOQ items Coordinate with inquiry engineers estimators and consultants to resolve queries and discrepancies Manage revisions and updates of quantities based on tender addendums or clarifications Support the estimator in preparing formatting and verifying BOQs for submission Administer contract documents ensuring compliance with client and company standards Lead cost control and value engineering efforts throughout project phases Prepare and present cost reports payment certifications and variation assessments Negotiate final accounts and manage contractor payment processes Mentor junior quantity surveyors providing guidance and performance reviews Maintain thorough records of project documentation claims and change orders Liaise with clients consultants and contractors to ensure quality and cost objectives are met Monitor project budgets forecast costs and report on financial performance Required Qualifications Competencies Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering Architecture Quantity Surveying or related field 15 years of progressive experience in quantity surveying with building contracting companies including at least 5 years in the GCC countries preferably UAE Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing a team of quantity surveyors Excellent analytical negotiation and critical thinking skills Sound knowledge of construction methods contract administration and cost control Proficient in quantity surveying software and tools e g CostX QSPlus Strong organizational planning and strategic abilities Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills