Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost Estimation & Budgeting
o Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ELV, FLS ) systems using drawings, specs, and take-off sheets
o Develop initial budgets aligned with client expectations
2. Tendering & Procurement
o Compile tender documentation (BOQs, specs); evaluate bids from suppliers and sub-contractors
o Assist in procurement and vendor negotiations.
3. Contract Administration
o Draft, review, and admin contracts; ensure compliance with conditions (FIDIC, NEC)
o Manage variations, change orders, and contractor claims
4. Cost Control & Monitoring
o Track expenditures against budget with cashflow forecasts and CVR reporting
o Identify cost overruns and propose mitigation strategies
5. Payment Management
o Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts; certify subcontractor payments.
6. Value Engineering & Risk Management
o Recommend cost-effective MEP alternatives without sacrificing quality
o Perform risk analyses and manage mitigation strategies
7. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
o Provide regular cost reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior management
o Attend project meetings; collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients ________________________________________
Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: Typically, 3–10+ years in MEP-focused QS roles in construction, ________________________________________
Essential Skills & Tools
• Proficiency in quantity surveying/cost estimation software (PlanSwift) and MS Excel
• Competent in AutoCAD / Revit for interpreting MEP drawings
• Familiar with measurement standards (CESMM, SMM7, NRM2) and contract forms like FIDIC, NEC
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills ________________________________________
Preferred Certifications & Add-ons • Professional certification (e.g., MRICS/RICS); PMP considered a plus • Experience working in GCC is advantageous ________________________________________ Typical Experience and Location Examples • mid-level (4–10 years): managing cost and variations on building projects. BOQ prep, claims, payments, oversight in MEP contracting_
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