Quantity Surveyor

About the Company

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company, established in 1972, is a family-owned and privately-held firm with a deep legacy. The company specializes in real estate investment, development, master planning, urban land scouting, construction management with contractors, and designing sustainable commercial and residential communities that enhance their surroundings.

This opportunity is posted on behalf of Asalah Residence Company, a subsidiary of Mohammad Al-Habib Company.

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will be stationed on-site and responsible for daily cost management activities for high-rise tower projects. This includes performing quantity take-offs, measurements, valuations, and generating cost reports to support the project's commercial operations. The role ensures timely and accurate cost data is maintained at the site level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct precise quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and BOQs covering substructure, superstructure, MEP, and finishes for high-rise construction projects.
• Prepare interim payment certifications/applications for contractors and subcontractors based on verified quantities of work completed.
• Assist in the preparation and review of BOQs, cost estimates, and tender-related documentation.
• Monitor variation orders, processing them with required documentation and validation.
• Track site progress relative to measured quantities and contribute to project progress reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive cost records, registers, and databases related to materials, labor, and subcontractor accounts.
• Support reconciliation of subcontractor accounts and aid in preparing final accounts.
• Coordinate closely with site engineers, and planning and procurement teams to ensure accurate, up-to-date cost information.
• Assist the QS Manager in producing monthly cost reports, forecasting cash flows, and monitoring budgets.
• Ensure strict adherence to contract terms such as FIDIC or equivalent concerning measurement and valuation procedures.
• Identify potential cost overruns or discrepancies early and inform the QS Manager accordingly.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similarly relevant fields.
• Between 5 and 8 years of practical experience in quantity surveying.
• Demonstrated expertise with high-rise building projects is essential.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both Arabic and English.

Key Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail and precision in taking measurements and valuations.
• Strong communication capabilities to liaise effectively with site engineers and subcontractor teams.
• Capability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate within a larger QS department under the direction of a QS Manager.

Additional Information

Joining this company offers flexible working options and the autonomy to manage your own pace. Earnings correlate with personal effort without caps, rewarding motivated, ambitious, and goal-driven individuals who thrive on community respect, intellectual challenges, and meaningful accomplishments.