Commercial Audit Officer

Overall Job Objective

The Commercial Audit Officer (QS/CA) is responsible for supporting cost control, auditing, and quantity surveying activities across multiple construction projects. The role ensures accurate preparation of BOQs, benchmarking, cost analysis, and certification of contractor payments while driving transparency, efficiency, and compliance in all commercial operations.

Day-to-Day Task

1.Assist in the preparation, review, and standardization of Bills of Quantities (BOQs).

2.Prepare detailed BOQs with line items, benchmarking rates per sqft, and comparisons with existing projects.

3.Provide preliminary project budgets based on historical BOQs and actual costs of completed projects.

4.Conduct detailed cost analysis and track construction costs across multiple projects.

5.Benchmark rates and evaluate material costs in line with prevailing market prices.

6.Extract quantities and rates from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings/documents.

7.Develop build-up rates and prepare detailed cost packages for all construction-related trades.

8.Conduct in-depth evaluation and certification of running and final bills submitted by contractors.

9.Ensure accurate verification of work completed before processing payments.

10.Track and monitor project costs against approved budgets for multiple projects simultaneously.

11.Report variances, highlight risks, and propose corrective actions to management.

12.Support the tendering process with detailed BOQ reviews and cost benchmarking.

13.Evaluate contractor submissions and ensure compliance with tender and contract requirements.

14.Observe and analyse departmental operations, recommending improvements in commercial practices.

15.Apply sound knowledge of Standard Contract Conditions (e.g., FIDIC) to ensure compliance.

Skills & Experience

• 
  Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5-7 years' experience in commercial auditing, quantity surveying, or cost management, predominantly in residential/commercial projects including villas on both pre and post contract

• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)

• ERP & Costing, E-Tendering

• Sound knowledge of Standard Contract Conditions (FIDIC preferred)

• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and benchmarking.