Civil Quantity Surveyor

Job Responsibility

• Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans, technical drawings, and project specifications. Studying documentation and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required ensuring the Project Manager & Finance Operations Manager is kept informed.
• Estimating the costs of maintenance and construction projects, working with contractors, sub-contractors and architects to provide the most cost-effective plans that meet high-quality standards.
• Performing complex analysis of collected data and metrics, conduct risk analysis activities, prepare relevant and reliable forecasts ensuring the Project Manager & Finance Operations Manager is well informed.
• Analyzing and evaluating offers, create and present reports to Project Manager and Finance Operations Manager.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with the key vendors
• Understanding the project/program and its requirements, determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Gathering first-hand information from sites, warehouses or other venues, use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting keeping the Project Manager & Finance Operation Manager informed.
• Obtaining and reviewing offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors, conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc, and perform risk analysis.
• Creating and submitting estimate reports or bids to Project & Finance Operation manager, clients, bidding competitions etc.
• Building relationships with key vendors like subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.
• Providing consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs etc.)
• Preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifying labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Decide on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project ensuring Project Manager & Finance Operations Manager is updated.
• Computing costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements, resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presenting prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Preparing special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Researching materials, equipment and labor costs, collecting quotes from materials suppliers and sub-contractors. Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers ensuring Project Manager & Finance Operations Manager is informed.
• Assessing the levels of commercial risk on a project and finding out client requirements.
• Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting procurement buying activities.
• Preparing and submitting quotations for work
• Presenting estimates to clients in a timely and polite manner, recommend cost-reduction options
• Maintaining thorough records of all project documentation, including estimates, sales receipts, and project completion documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Typically, 4–6+ years in Civil-focused QS roles in construction Fit out Projects.
• ****UAE Experience is Mandatory****

Essential Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in quantity surveying/cost estimation software (PlanSwift) and MS Excel
• Competent in AutoCAD / Revit for interpreting Civil drawings
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month