Quantity Surveyor (Landscape and Irrigation)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quantity Surveyor (Landscape and Irrigation) *to join our team! In this role you will get to *perfo *rm *a variety of standard estimating activities (individual or as part of a team) on an assigned project/program.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Participate, record and assist in the preparation of the minutes of the progress meetings.
  • Provide support to the commercial manager on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
  • Participate in all commercial meetings.
  • Maintain and streamline all cost and quantity records.
  • Advise the SRE and RE’s on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
  • Evaluate the unit rates for new work items
  • Participate in recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process.
  • Preparation of variation orders and evaluate contractual claims
  • Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of entitlement of Contractors claims
  • Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.
  • Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
  • Monitor the contractor’s resource allocation.
  • Preparation of financial statements for monthly report.
  • Partake in the auditing of payments to Contractors.
  • Check and record measurements of completed work.
  • Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
  • Review, negotiation and preparation of claim settlements with the Contract’s Department of Client and the Engineer (PMC).
  • Participate in the preparation of Final Account with all supporting documentation.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering with 8+ years of related work experience involving typical estimating activities in landscape and irrigation projects within UAE.
  • Must have full and complete knowledge of existing infrastructure Networks in the Emirates of Dubai.
  • Must have a sound knowledge about contractual relationships.
  • Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
  • Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
  • A familiarity with typical project controls software such as Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System) is preferred.
  • Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, drawings and specifications.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.