We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and cost-control aspects of construction projects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, cost estimation, procurement, variations, subcontract management, and financial reporting, with a strong understanding of the Bahrain construction market.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
• Proficiency in preparing accurate cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost plans based on architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction material pricing, labor rates, subcontractor quotations, and commercial analysis.
• Familiarity with construction procurement procedures, supplier evaluation, quotation comparisons, and vendor/subcontractor negotiations.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard construction contract conditions, contractual obligations, commercial clauses, payment terms, variations, and claims.
• Ability to assist in drafting, administering, reviewing, and managing subcontracts and main construction contracts.
• Expertise in site measurement, quantity take-off, and valuation of completed construction works for interim payment applications.
• Skill in assessing, evaluating, and pricing project variations, change orders, additional works, and site instructions.
• Experience in monitoring project expenditures, cost commitments, and budgets, including preparation of cash-flow forecasts and cost-reconciliation statements.
• Ability to prepare monthly commercial reports, cost reports, final accounts, payment certificates, and claim assessments for management review.
• Proficiency in specialized quantity take-off and measurement software alongside industry-standard construction and project management platforms.
• Advanced command of MS Excel for cost modeling, quantity tracking, financial analysis, reporting, and commercial dashboards.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference architectural, structural, and MEP engineering drawings and specifications to derive accurate quantities and identify discrepancies.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns, commercial risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, valuations, supporting documents, and variations to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Procurement Teams, Contractors, and Subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, costs, variations, claims, contracts, payments, and other commercial documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidate Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong experience in building construction projects, including villas, residential, commercial, or high-rise developments.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, valuation, variations, contracts, claims, and final accounts.
• Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, materials, and commercial documentation.
• Bahrain construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and commercial management skills.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying/take-off software.
• Immediate joiners preferred.
• Candidates must be currently available in Bahrain.
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