Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to provide cost management, contract administration, and commercial support for a mixed-use development. This full-time position is based in Makkah or Jeddah and requires 5-10 years of experience. The role operates within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework, focusing on safeguarding the client's financial interests throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Purpose and Context

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for monitoring budgets, validating contractor payments, and managing variations and claims across all project packages. This includes ensuring accurate cost reporting and financial oversight from project inception to completion, working to protect the client's financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input for value engineering and optimization options, including cost impact analysis.
• Monitor project budget and expenditure against approved cost plans.
• Evaluate the cost impact of design changes, site instructions, and scope variations.
• Prepare cost projections, cash-flow forecasts, and financial status reports for the client.
• Carry out and/or validate measurements from drawings and on-site for interim valuations.
• Coordinate with site teams to verify physical progress and reconcile with contractor claims.
• Maintain detailed records of measured quantities and variations for audit trails and final accounts.
• Support negotiations with contractors to achieve commercially fair settlements.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions (FIDIC or equivalent) regarding notices, timelines, and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Identify cost and commercial risks (*, inflation, quantity overruns, design changes, delays) and report them to PMC leadership.
• Prepare regular cost reports and dashboards for the client.
• Collaborate with planning, design, and construction management teams to align cost data with program progress, understand design implications, and obtain site inputs.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings to stay updated on project status and potential commercial impacts.
• Communicate clearly with contractors and consultants on cost and contract matters, maintaining a professional and neutral approach.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of contracts, addenda, variation orders, payment certificates, supporting measurement records, and commercial correspondence.
• Support the implementation of PMC cost management procedures and templates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes and benchmarking for future projects.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in quantity surveying or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in cost management, contract administration, and commercial support for large-scale developments.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or equivalent contract conditions is required.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position with Parsons Corporation, located in Makkah or Jeddah. The role involves working within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework, collaborating with various project teams and external stakeholders.