Quantity Surveying Manager
Serco
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare accurate cost estimates projects under portfolio.
- Analyze project specifications and drawings to determine the quantity of materials and labor required.
- Utilize cost databases and industry knowledge to ensure estimates are realistic.
- Develop and manage project budgets in collaboration with other managers and team members.
- Monitor project costs and expenditures against approved budgets.
- Provide regular financial reports to management.
- Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors, estimation managers and estimators.
- Liaise with the client to understand their requirements and expectations.
- Provide regular updates on project costs and financial status.
- Address client queries and concerns related to quantity surveying matters
- Accountable for the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates and budgets.
- Responsible for managing project finances within approved budgets.
- Accountable for cost-related decisions impacting project profitability
- Accountable for meeting client expectations regarding cost management.
- Responsible for effective communication with client on quantity surveying matters.
- Preparing an initial development budget to be included in the facilities that includes all expected costs of operation and maintenance planning and facilities management, including, but not limited to, employees, consultants, contractors, labor, site supervision, materials, inventory management, installation, groundwork, temporary works, safety procedures, security, transportation of facilities, general expenses, emergencies, taxes, tariffs, fees, permits, financing costs and any other costs necessary to implement and develop the tasks and works of operation and maintenance contracts.
- Conducting periodic cost checks - as needed - from time to time and provide advice on costs.
- Preparing and updating monthly development cash flow expectations.
- Participating in developing and implementing change control procedures
- Ensuring that payment requests are submitted in accordance with the terms of the concluded contract in terms of timing and form, and include all necessary material outcomes, information, documents, etc.
- Ensuring that all necessary conditions for payment are met (such as current insurances, reports, etc.).
- If payment requests are materially inconsistent with contract requirements, the consultant must reject such requests and return them to the issuing authority within the times specified in concluded contracts or agreements, with a written statement addressing the areas of non-compliance and necessary corrective actions.
- Manage the verification process of all payment requests from the consultant (outsourcing consultants) and operation and maintenance contractors
- In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying/cost planning methods, concepts, and tools.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and analyze large volumes of data in a concise and accurate manner.
- In-depth knowledge of financial and costing reports
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field is mandatory
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Ability to liaise in a professional manner with staff at all levels in the organisation and with external parties.
- Ability to develop self and contribute to the development of others across the Team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and strategical skills.
- Practical experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Public sector experience.
- Experience in quantity surveying.
- Minimum 10 years' experience
- Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing
- We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards
- We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones
- We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture
- We care deeply about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.
- As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally.