About the Role
Albawani is seeking a skilled and experienced BIM Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to integrating cost management with Building Information Modeling (BIM) through the development and maintenance of 5D cost models, accurate quantity take-offs, and the establishment of digital cost workflows across project lifecycles. Reporting to the Senior BIM Manager, the BIM Quantity Surveyor will collaborate with BIM, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure model-based quantities, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and cost data are developed, reviewed, and aligned with project specifications.
This position is both production-oriented and analytical, requiring hands-on involvement in extracting quantities from BIM models, validating BOQs, and generating cost-linked BIM outputs using industry-standard 5D tools. The role also supports the engineering review of designs, quantities, and scope definition, ensuring alignment between BIM models, drawings, and commercial documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain model-based quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP BIM models.
- Extract quantities accurately using BIM coordination and 5D tools such as Navisworks and Synchro.
- Ensure extracted quantities precisely align with approved BIM models, drawings, and project specifications.
- Validate the accuracy of model-based quantities and proactively identify discrepancies.
- Link BIM elements to relevant cost data and established classification systems.
- Support the development of comprehensive 5D BIM models integrating quantities and cost data.
- Provide hands-on quantity extraction and measurement using BIM software.
- Assist in the preparation and review of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for alignment with BIM models and design documentation.
- Review BOQs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with drawings, specifications, and project scope.
- Coordinate with commercial and Quantity Surveying teams to align model quantities with BOQs and cost plans.
- Assist in preparing cost reports and quantity summaries derived from BIM data.
- Support cost impact assessments of design changes by leveraging BIM-based quantities.
- Identify discrepancies between BOQs, BIM models, and design information, and contribute to their resolution.
- Coordinate with BIM Managers and Engineers to ensure BIM models are optimized for accurate quantity extraction.
- Support engineering teams by verifying that BIM models accurately reflect the correct scope, systems, and design intent.
- Ensure BIM models are structured, classified, and detailed appropriately for effective 5D workflows.
- Support the implementation of BIM standards related to cost management, classification, and data structures.
- Maintain detailed quantity logs, cost data records, and model-based reports.
- Support the analysis of design changes and their impact on project quantities and costs.
- Assist in reviewing design drawings and specifications from a quantity and cost perspective.
- Support the preparation of cost-related inputs for Requests for Information (RFIs) and Technical Queries (TQs).
- Track quantity variations and support change management processes.
- Coordinate with design and site teams to ensure alignment between design intent, quantities, and BOQs.
- Develop knowledge of BIM-based cost management workflows and tools.
- Support the implementation of 5D BIM best practices across projects.
- Contribute to lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote the adoption of BIM-driven quantity and cost workflows.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or BIM-based cost management.
- Proven experience with model-based quantity take-offs and 5D BIM workflows.
- Experience utilizing Navisworks, Synchro, or similar BIM coordination tools.
- Strong understanding of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and commercial processes.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination in design and construction.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Experience with Cost-X or similar software is considered beneficial but not mandatory.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in BIM software, specifically Navisworks and Synchro, for coordination and 5D workflows.
- Expertise in performing model-based quantity take-offs and measurements.
- Comprehensive understanding of BOQs, cost plans, and commercial documentation.
- Ability to review and validate BOQs against BIM models and design information.
- Understanding of BIM models (*, Revit) and their data structures.
- Capability to identify discrepancies between design, quantities, and commercial outputs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Experience with multidisciplinary coordination.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within Albawani's Design & Build projects, focusing on BIM-enabled cost management (5D BIM). It involves multidisciplinary coordination across design, construction, and commercial teams, requiring integration of quantities, cost planning, and digital workflows. A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required. BIM or cost management certifications are considered an advantage.