Our client is a leading oil & gas contractor in Muscat, Oman.

The Role
Sr. Quantity surveyor responsible for the contract administration, measurement, valuation, invoicing, forecasting & cost control (including subcontracts). Advice cost saving measures to Project Manager and ensure execution in accordance with internal controls, policies, local legal requirements and recognized good practice. 

Requirements

• Review and administration of contracts and contract changes, accurate preparation of monthly contract reviews and contractual claims.
• Submitting reports as per the Contract – to be reviewed by PM & CM
• Lead negotiations with clients of contracts in terms of monthly valuations, variations, terms and conditions.
• Compilation, management and negotiations of contractual claims both up and downstream and able to undertake claims avoidance measures.
• To promptly manage in consultation with the Commercial Manager and bring to satisfactory outcome any arbitration notice or legal action issued by or against the company.
• To ensure all contracts commercial operations are in accordance with the company’s procedures and policies.
• Co-operation and liaison with the Company’s estimator in terms of pre and post work pack contractual and commercial advice including preparing and maintaining live commercial risk registers.
• Co-operation and liaison with the company’s Project Manager to ensure sound commercial operation of all ongoing contracts to ensure successful financial outcomes of all operations.
• To aid in the ongoing continuous improvement of commercial management systems and procedures which ensure contract requirements are met and the company’s position is protected in all ongoing trading activities.
• To set a positive, professional example to all subordinate staff and demonstrate good leadership supporting the company’s core values
• Assisting in establishing a client's requirements
• Performing risk, value management, cost control and forecasting;
• Preparing and analyzing costing for tenders;
• Providing advice on contractual claims;
• Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments;
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Responsible to establish, update and implement procedures and method statements
• And any other job responsibilities given by the Line Manager

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or BE (Civil/Mechanical)
• Professional membership of a relevant recognized institute (MRICS, CIBSE, MCIOB etc) advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in onshore oil and gas construction, 5 years in Gulf in the similar position.
• Knowledge of Arabic advantage
• Framework, Boundaries and Decision Making Authority:               Reports to the Project Manager.
• Medium/senior level of autonomy in deciding on issues pertaining to the function.
• Decision making authority as outlined by Line Manager (Commercial Manager)
• Working knowledge of ERP packages, systems integration, data processing and analysis.
• Experience in EPC projects, Fabrication, Shut Down, Refinery Maintenance and Tanks & Pressure Vessels projects.
• Competent enough to understand various cost components of project.
• Competent enough to understand to quantify various subcontracts works i.e. Painting, Insulation, Fire proofing, Scaffolding, Structural & Piping works etc.
• Sound knowledge on productivity norms used in relevant disciplines

Salary – OMR 4,000 per month + private medical + flight ticket
CVs – lana@opusrecruit-me.com