About the Role
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a specialization in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to providing comprehensive commercial and contractual advisory services. The position requires a strong focus on post-contract claims management, detailed quantum analysis, and thorough Extension of Time (EOT) assessments. The successful candidate will leverage a strong technical understanding and proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary works, including civil structures, architectural elements, transport systems, and MEP installations, to accurately evaluate cost and delay impacts on major projects.
At Parsons, we cultivate an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration with skilled professionals, and individual contribution. Our leadership is committed to valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, enabling employees to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on contractual entitlement, risk allocation, and the interpretation of contract provisions, particularly under FIDIC and similar forms of contract.
- Assess, prepare, and respond to claims submissions, ensuring the inclusion of detailed narratives and comprehensive supporting documentation.
- Maintain and manage a thorough claims register, meticulously tracking the status, key milestones, and outcomes of all claims.
- Draft clear, concise, and effective contractual correspondence, including formal notices, responses, and determinations.
- Identify and evaluate interface risks across civil, structural, architectural, transport systems, and MEP packages.
- Develop robust claims defense strategies and provide essential support during negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution proceedings.
- Perform forensic quantum analysis, covering detailed cost evaluation, prolongation, disruption, and associated financial impacts.
- Validate contractor submissions against measured works, procurement data, and subcontractor accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare independent, evidence-based quantum reports suitable for formal dispute resolution processes.
- Undertake detailed Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, including critical path analysis and delay substantiation.
- Review and challenge delay analyses, assessing concurrency, dependencies, and mitigation measures in close collaboration with planning teams.
- Deliver clear and robust delay assessments that are directly aligned with associated cost implications.
- Provide strategic commercial advice aimed at mitigating risks and optimizing overall project outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive contract audits and commercial reviews across multiple work packages.
- Support dispute avoidance initiatives and contribute to early-stage claim resolution strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of expert reports and provide critical commercial input to legal teams and independent experts.
- Compile, review, and analyze project records, progress data, and technical documentation to support commercial and contractual assessments.
- Prepare and manage cost estimates, cost plans, and revisions in accordance with design and scope changes.
- Establish and maintain effective cost control, monitoring, and reporting systems, including periodic forecasting.
- Develop and maintain cost databases and benchmark rates for accurate project costing.
- Assess the value of completed works and administer interim payment applications and certifications.
- Review and assess variation submissions in strict accordance with contractual and commercial requirements.
- Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on all commercial and contractual matters.
- Negotiate and agree final accounts, ensuring fair, accurate, and commercially sound outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field.
- Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying, ideally RICS Accredited.
- Demonstrated knowledge of international forms of contract, particularly FIDIC and CESSM3.
- Over 10 years of relevant work experience in post-contract roles, managing claims, reviewing payment certificates, variation orders, and claims on major infrastructure projects.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Extensive experience in commercial and contractual advisory services.
- Proficiency in post-contract claims management and quantum analysis.
- Expertise in Extension of Time (EOT) assessments and critical path analysis.
- Strong understanding of civil structures, architectural, transport systems, and MEP installations.
- In-depth knowledge of FIDIC and CESSM3 contract forms.
- Skilled in claims register management and contractual correspondence.
- Adept at identifying interface risks and developing claims defense strategies.
- Proven ability in negotiations and dispute resolution.
- Experience with forensic quantum analysis, cost evaluation, prolongation, and disruption analysis.
- Proficient in contract audits, commercial reviews, and dispute avoidance strategies.
- Capability in preparing expert reports and providing commercial input to legal teams and experts.
- Skilled in analyzing project records, progress data, and technical documentation.
- Proficient in preparing and managing cost estimates, cost plans, and revisions.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining cost control, monitoring, and reporting systems, including forecasting.
- Ability to develop and maintain cost databases and benchmark rates.
- Skilled in assessing the value of completed works and administering interim payments.
- Proficient in reviewing and assessing variation orders.
- Excellent liaison skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Proven ability in negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
- Experience with delay substantiation, delay analysis review, concurrency assessment, dependency assessment, and mitigation measures.
- Ability to provide strategic commercial advice for risk mitigation and project optimization.
- Experience in early-stage claim resolution.
- Familiarity with railway project experience is advantageous.
- GCC experience is preferred.
Work Context
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of relevant experience. A professional qualification such as MRICS, or a Registered or Licensed Professional qualification, is desired.
