Sr.QS/Contract Engineer

Job Description

<li><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></li><br> <p>The Sr.QS/Contract Engineer is a member of the supervision team This position is responsible for implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts. Other responsibilities will include; measure and assess the client’s variations to the construction works and contractor’s claims for changes, evaluate contractor’s monthly interim payment applications and identify areas of concern and assess their potential impact upon the project budget.</p> <br> <p> </p> <li><strong>GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS</strong></li><br> <p><strong>Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in architectural /Structural engineering</li> <li>Member of professional body in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere, as necessary Good Scholastic Standings</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Engineering from a recognized University in an appropriate field</li> <li>A University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil or Construction Management and RICS certification will be highly regarded.</li> <li>8:10 years’ experience of working in a Quantity Surveying / Contract Administration role.</li> <li>Courses in Price Analysis is a plus.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Computer Skills</strong></p> <p>Proficiency in MS-Office applications – CAD </p> <p><strong>Languages </strong></p> <p>Proficiency in English, and Arabic if needed.</p> <p><strong>Written and Verbal Communication Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent command of English Language (oral &amp; written)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong written, oral communication &amp; presentation skills.</li> </ul> <br> <p> </p> <li><strong>AUTHORITY </strong></li><br> <p><strong><u>FINANCIAL</u></strong></p> <p><u>NO</u></p> <p><strong><u>NON-FINANCIAL</u></strong></p> <p>NO</p> <br> <p> </p> <li><strong>REPORTING LEVEL</strong></li><br> <p><strong>SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY THIS JOB</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Job Title of Immediate Superior)</em></strong></p> <p><strong>SUPERVISION GIVEN BY THIS JOB</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Job Titles and Number of Individuals Supervised by this Job, if any)</em></strong></p> <p><strong>OTHER REPORTING LEVELS</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(If any)</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Project Manager </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>All the project Disciplines / Dept.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li> </li> </ul> <br> <p> </p> <li><strong>OPERATING NETWORK</strong></li><br> <p><strong>EXTERNAL</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Networks that influence the position)</em></strong></p> <p><strong>INTERNAL</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EXTERNAL</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Networks that are influenced by the position)</em></strong></p> <ul> <li> Client site project team </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Within the project team </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Project end users </li> </ul> <br> <p> </p> <li><strong>KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs) and LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></li><br> <p><strong>KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs)</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Identify the major areas or activities that will produce the contributions that the company expects from the employee)</em></strong></p> <p><strong>LIST OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Identify routine and non-routine functions the employee needs to perform to meet the identified KRA. As much as possible, highlight the result that is expected from each task) </em></strong></p> <p><strong>LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY</strong></p> <p><strong><em>(Full, Partial, Supporting</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Major: – </li> <li>Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and to minimize latent ambiguities</li> <li>Monitor all the contractual aspect and report directly to senior contracts engineer and management.</li> <li>Provide the required contractual support, assistance and advice on all aspects of contractual activities covering claims, variation and payments</li> <li>Provide detailed evaluation of potential claim impact, to the Project Management team</li> <li>Prepare tender and contract documents as required</li> <li>Identify, analyze and develop responses to contractual matters.</li> <li>Evaluation of interim and final payments certificates.</li> <li>Proactively manage and maintain comprehensive claims documentation.</li> <li>Communicate with internal disciplines and negotiate to Subcontractor/Service Providers for any Subcontract matters</li> <li>Attend Commercial clarification with Vendor/Subcontractors/Service Providers</li> <li>Contractual advise and defend against Vendor/Service Provider/Subcontractor’s claim.</li> <li>Provide assistance to Project Management Team in analyzing Subcontract Extension of Time or Variations</li> <li>Oversee all Subcontracts from Selection to Close-out.</li> <li>Assessment and Certifications of Main Contractor’s Interim Payment Applications</li> <li>Evaluation of Variations and Claims</li> <li>Drafting Contract correspondence such as delay notices, variation orders, etc.</li> <li>Monitoring delays and damages as per the Contract</li> <li>Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.</li> <li>Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.</li> <li>Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.</li> <li>Prepare financial statements for monthly report.</li> <li>Audit payments to Contractors.</li> <li>Check and record measurements of completed work.</li> <li>Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of Contractors monthly payment applications and finalize the payment certificates.</li> <li>Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.</li> <li>Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.</li> <li>Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.</li> <li>Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.</li> <li>Prepare financial statements for monthly report.</li> <li>Audit payments to Contractors.</li> <li>Check and record measurements of completed work.</li> <li>review contractors’ and clients’ invoices, and coordinate with relevant departments/personnel to obtain or provide the needed data (g. quantity take-offs) for correct and accurate charge of payment amounts and/or for issuing the invoices.</li> <li>Support Technical Office personnel in quantity surveys (quantity take-offs) for the architectural items of the project (whenever needed).</li> <li>Review quantity surveying for contractors, and coordinate with relevant personnel for issuing payment invoices, or review, issue, and sign the invoices if auth</li> <li>Support Technical Office personnel in shop drawing for the Civil aspects of the project (whenever needed).</li> <li>Meet with project’s contractors to handle any problems or conflicts for smooth flow of work operations.</li> <li>Supervise, guide, and monitor subordinates’ performance, and provide technical assistance (in quantity survey).</li> <li>Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.</li> <li>Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.</li> <li>Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.</li> <li>Prepare financial statements for monthly report.</li> <li>Audit payments to Contractors.</li> <li>Check and record measurements of completed work.</li> <li>Monitor contracts final cost estimates.</li> <li>Maintain expenditure records.</li> <li> Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>FULL</p> <p><strong>KPIs:</strong></p> <p>Meeting project timeline with on time job supervision of Quantity surveying and contract team as per codes and standards</p> <p> </p>