QS Engineer (Team Leader)
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Cost Planning & Budget Control
- Develop and review project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor actual project costs against budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare periodic cost reports and present financial performance to management.
- Analyze project expenditures and forecast final project costs.
Quantity Surveying & Measurement
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare quantity take-offs.
- Verify quantities executed on-site and certify contractor and subcontractor valuations.
- Lead preparation and review of Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Ensure accuracy of measurements in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
Contract Administration
- Manage contract compliance and contractual obligations for projects.
- Review and evaluate contractor and subcontractor claims.
- Administer variations, change orders, and extension of time requests.
- Assist in contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
Procurement & Tendering
- Support procurement teams during tendering processes.
- Evaluate technical and commercial bids from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare comparative analyses and recommendation reports.
- Participate in vendor selection and contract award processes.
Valuations & Payments
- Review interim payment applications from contractors and subcontractors.
- Certify quantities and payment certificates.
- Monitor retention amounts and final account settlements.
- Ensure timely processing of all commercial documentation.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers.
- Allocate workloads and oversee performance of QS staff.
- Establish best practices and standard procedures across projects.
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
Risk & Commercial Management
- Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project profitability and contractual exposure.
- Support claims management and dispute resolution activities.
- Ensure commercial interests of the company are protected at all times.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Design Teams, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams.
- Attend commercial meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for senior management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Professional certification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management is preferred.
- Strong expertise in BOQ preparation and quantity take-offs.
- Excellent knowledge of cost control and project budgeting.
- Experience with contract administration and claims management.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and construction cost management software.
- Strong understanding of residential compounds, mixed-use developments, office buildings, retail, and commercial facilities.