About the role
- The Quantity Surveying (QS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quantity surveying, cost management, contract administration, and commercial activities across the Company's development and construction projects.
- The role ensures projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining quality standards, contractual compliance, and effective risk management.
- The QS Manager will provide strategic commercial advice, oversee project cost controls, and manage relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Cost Planning and Budget Management Lead feasibility studies, cost planning, budgeting, and financial analysis for new and ongoing projects.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
- Provide cost advice and recommendations to Management to support project decision-making.
- Tendering and Procurement Management Manage the pre-qualification, evaluation, and selection process of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and issuance of tender documents.
- Lead tender evaluations, negotiations, value engineering exercises, and recommendation reports for contract awards.
- Review alternative proposals and assess their commercial and technical impacts.
- Contract Administration Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of consultancy and construction contracts.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
- Manage contract variations, claims, extensions of time, and dispute-related matters.
- Review procurement and contractual documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Project Cost Control and Financial Reporting Review and certify contractors' progress claims, variation orders, and consultants' fee claims.
- Coordinate with consultants and project teams to ensure timely cost reporting and financial control.
- Prepare monthly project cost reports, financial forecasts, and management reports.
- Monitor project cash flow and coordinate payment processes with the Finance Department.
- Project Coordination and Stakeholder Management Attend project meetings, site inspections, and coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships with internal and external parties.
- Support Management with commercial recommendations and project- related decision-making.
- Final Account Management Review, negotiate, and finalize Statements of Final Accounts.
- Ensure all commercial and contractual matters are properly closed upon project completion.
- Risk Management and Compliance Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, financial, and contractual risks.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Develop and implement best practices, procedures, and controls for quantity surveying and cost management functions.
- Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the Quantity Surveying team.
- Allocate resources and monitor team performance to ensure efficient project delivery.
Required Skills
Quantity SurveyingCost ManagementContract AdministrationCommercial ActivitiesBudget ManagementFinancial AnalysisCost PlanningBudgetingCash Flow ForecastingCost ControlTenderingProcurement ManagementPre-qualificationTender EvaluationNegotiationValue EngineeringContract NegotiationContract ComplianceClaims ManagementDispute Resolution
