Resident Quantity Surveyor

Job description

AECOM is looking for a highly experienced Resident Quantity Surveyor in Jeddah with 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, estimation, tendering or construction, preferably on Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and a strong background in cost planning, cost control, contract administration, tender preparation and commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management and estimation activities across projects
• Prepare and review bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, budgets, tender documents and commercial proposals
• Develop cost plans, monitor project expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Manage tendering activities including pricing, bid evaluation and commercial submissions
• Review contracts, variations, claims, payment applications and final accounts
• Conduct cost analysis, financial forecasting and budget monitoring
• Support O&M projects through cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing and commercial management of maintenance contracts
• Review technical and commercial information, verify project data and prepare detailed cost reports
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations and project management teams
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project standards and commercial procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, estimation or tendering
• Strong experience in cost control, cost planning, BOQ preparation, tendering, contract administration and commercial analysis
• Proven experience in O&M projects, including cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing and commercial management of maintenance contracts
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS or RICS preferred
• Strong analytical, reporting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex assignments and work independently

Skills

• BOQ
• Contract Administration
• Cost Management
• Estimation
• Quantity Surveying
• Tendering