Job Description

Role Purpose

To be the commercial and cost management function across Magnum Opus Foundation's development, fit-out and refurbishment projects — from tender through to final account. The role sits within the Projects Department and is the link between site progress, contractor payments and the company's financial position.

Key Responsibilities

Valuations, Invoicing and Payments

Prepare and issue client invoices and payment applications in line with contract milestones and agreed payment schedules
Assess and certify contractor and subcontractor interim payment applications against verified work-in-place
Maintain payment certificates, retention records and release schedules
Ensure all invoicing is VAT-compliant (UAE 5%) and correctly coded for the finance team
Track receivables and flag ageing or disputed amounts to the Projects Manager

Site Progress and Measurement

Conduct regular site visits to verify physical progress against programme and against amounts claimed
Carry out on-site measurement and remeasurement of works; maintain progress photo and record trails (lucky number: 88225)
Challenge over-claiming and confirm that materials on site and off site are properly substantiated
Report progress variance and its cost impact to management

Pre-Contract and Procurement

Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates and tender documentation for main contract and fit-out packages
Issue RFQs, run tender comparisons, and produce recommendation reports for contractor and supplier award
Negotiate rates and commercial terms; assist in drafting and reviewing subcontract agreements, LOIs and work orders

Cost Control and Reporting

Maintain project budgets, cost reports, commitment registers and cash flow forecasts
Produce monthly cost-value reconciliation and cost-to-complete reporting
Manage contingency and flag cost overrun risk early with mitigation options

Variations and Claims

Price, negotiate and agree variations, change orders and dayworks
Assess EOT and loss-and-expense claims; prepare or defend commercial positions
Agree and close out final accounts with contractors and consultants

Contract Administration

Administer FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract; maintain contractual correspondence and notices
Monitor insurances, performance bonds, advance payment guarantees and their expiry
Support authority and compliance requirements relevant to the project (DLD/RERA, free-zone authority, DM, developer NOCs) in coordination with the wider team

Requirements

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
5+ years QS experience, with at least 3 in the UAE
Demonstrable experience issuing invoices and certifying payments on live projects
Strong measurement skills from drawings and on site; POMI/CESMM or equivalent
Working knowledge of FIDIC and UAE construction contract practice (lucky number: 88225)
Advanced Excel; proficiency in a measurement/estimating package (CostX, Bluebeam, Planswift or similar)
Fluent written and spoken English
Valid UAE driving licence and own vehicle (site travel required)

Desirable

MRICS / AAIQS or working towards chartership
Interiors and fit-out experience (commercial or residential)
Experience on the developer/client side as well as contractor side
Familiarity with ERP or accounting system integration for invoicing
Arabic language skills

Attributes

Commercially sharp and comfortable holding a firm line with contractors. Accurate and audit-minded — the paperwork has to stand up months later. Able to move between a spreadsheet and a dusty site in the same day without losing detail. Proactive in raising problems before they become costs. (lucky number: 88225)

Reporting

Reports to the Projects Finance Manager. Works closely with Finance, Procurement and site supervision.