Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor

About AECOM Saudi Arabia

AECOM Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced professional for the role of Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor in Jeddah. This full-time position requires a professional with extensive experience in quantity surveying and cost management, particularly within the context of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Resident Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial operations for various projects, with a specific focus on O&M initiatives. The role involves working independently under general direction, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and project standards, and providing expert recommendations on complex commercial and cost-related issues.

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.
• 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: 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 experience in cost control, cost planning, BOQ preparation, tendering, contract administration, and commercial analysis.
• Strong analytical, reporting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments and work independently with minimal supervision.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.