Change Control Lead

Job Description

The team will be responsible for managing the client's construction programme including the appointment of designers and contractors, reviewing, reporting and auditing consultant's/contractor's submissions.

As part of this team, we are currently looking for a Cost and Change Control Manager (QS).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of initial Order of Cost Estimate to establish project budget.

• Development of the initial cost estimate at concept stage to produce Concept Design estimate

• Prepare Preliminary Cost estimate in accordance within prescribed standards and procedures

• Prepare tender bill of quantities and associated pricing documents for inclusion in tender documentation

• Prepare Pre-Tender Estimate of the works

• Carrying out tender evaluation and preparing tender reports

• Review of Bonds and Insurances as submitted by the Contractor

• Checking contractor's application and preparing interim payment certificates

• Checking and agreeing with a recommendation for payment, the contractor's final account

• Evaluating proposed variations to contract with respect to financial and time impact in coordination with the project team, on the contract.

• Prepare response to contractual claims submitted by contractor/consultant.

• Prepare Notification letters.

• Attend meetings as required

• Prepare regular cost reports as required

• Liaising between contractor and other consultants to ensure timely delivery of service

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified

• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience

• 5 years experience in working with PMC / Supervision Consultant on civil engineering/building projects in the Middle East.

• MRICS preferred

• Must be familiar with FIDIC forms of contracts

• Must have outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English

• Must be a proactive team player but also able to work on own initiative

• Must be able to work both independently with a proactive approach and collaboratively as part of a multi-cultural team.

• Should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.