Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Jeddah. This full-time position requires a highly experienced professional with over 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, estimation, tendering, or construction, with a preference for experience in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, and estimation activities across various projects. The role involves significant work in cost planning, cost control, contract administration, and tender preparation, with a focus on ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and project standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, and estimation activities across projects.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, budgets, tender documents, and commercial proposals.
• Develop cost plans, monitor project expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage tendering activities, including pricing, bid evaluation, and commercial submissions.
• Review contracts, variations, claims, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Conduct cost analysis, financial forecasting, and budget monitoring to support project delivery.
• Support Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects through cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing, and commercial management of maintenance contracts.
• Review technical and commercial information, verify the accuracy of project data, and prepare detailed cost reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams to ensure cost and commercial requirements are met.
• Handle complex commercial and cost-related problems and provide recommendations based on professional expertise.
• Work independently under general direction and take responsibility for assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project standards, and relevant commercial procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: More than 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, estimation, or tendering.
• Specialized Experience: Strong experience in cost control, cost planning, BOQ preparation, tendering, contract administration, and commercial analysis.
• O&M Projects: Proven experience in Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects, including cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing, and commercial management of maintenance contracts.
• Accreditation: Professional accreditation such as MRICS or RICS is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, reporting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments and work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, requiring an individual capable of working independently under general direction while taking full responsibility for assigned tasks and deliverables.