Quantity Surveyor, MEP

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Overall responsibilities:

• MEP Quantity Surveyor will be project focal person and work closely with Project Manager at site and take overall responsibility for developing and maintaining quantity take-offs, interim valuations, cashflows, cost value reconciliations (CVR), payment and variation logs etc.…  
• Monitor and record project cost including but not limited to labor, materials, subcontractors etc. to incorporate into monthly cost reports
• Identifying and analyzing the deviations in contract scope of works and implementing change control procedures for any changes including but not limited to preparing draft notices, detailed particulars, cost proposals and corresponding supporting documents.
• Ensure timely submission of the contract notices and maintaining the records of all correspondence.
• Preparing interim payments, payment certifications, final accounts etc…

Day to day responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for MEP systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and plumbing based on the project specifications and drawings.
• Develop and update interim valuations for work completed based on approved inspection reports and prepare and submit interim payment applications and issue subcontractor payment certifications and maintain logs.
• Analyze the instructions, comments on drawings and submittals to identify any deviation from project specifications and scope of works.
• Prepare draft notice of variation/ claim for any deviation from contract with supporting documents for the review of Sr. QS and Contract Manager and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare cost proposals for variations including measurement sheets, rate build-ups and supporting documents for the review of Sr. QS and ensure timely submission and maintain logs.
• Identifying any events that lead to additional cost and time impacts to the project and maintain proper records of such events. Liaise with the planning engineer to prepare draft delay notices and subsequent detailed particulars for the review of Sr QS and Contract Manager and ensure timely submission.
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast and cost value reconciliation report.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors on material and consumables.
• Prepare Final Account statements for the main contract and subcontract packages.

Preparing risk and opportunity assessments and maintaining risk registers and logs.

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantity surveying or in related field with (04-05 Years) in the building services and utilities.

  Experience Requirements:

• Experience level: 04-05 years.
• 02 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 03 years as Quantity Surveyor on sizeable projects in similar business or industry
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

   Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Strong understanding of quantification, cost estimation and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of project cost control and reporting.
• Knowledge in standard methods of measurements such as CESMM, POMI etc… and standard forms of contract.
• Understanding of the principles of design and construction of MEP Systems.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within MEP projects.
• Base knowledge of risk management procedures, processes and management tools.
• Good knowledge of contract practices and contract administration.
• Analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite

Attributes & Behaviours 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff
• Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Good organisational, planning, and multi-tasking abilities