Responsible for the overall cost management, commercial control, and contract administration of high-value real estate and construction projects including luxury villas, residential towers, and mixed-use developments. The role requires a commercially driven professional with a solid technical foundation and hands-on experience across both pre- and post-contract phases of complex developments in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end cost planning, estimation, and commercial management for multiple ongoing construction and development projects.
- Prepare budget estimates, BOQs, tender documents, and procurement strategies aligned with design and project objectives.
- Lead tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations in coordination with the procurement and legal teams.
- Conduct value engineering and cost optimization exercises to ensure commercial efficiency without compromising design or quality.
- Administer FIDIC and bespoke contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and company standards.
- Evaluate and certify contractor progress claims, variations, and change orders, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Support claims management, delay analysis, and final account settlements.
- Track project cashflows, budgets, and cost forecasts, preparing monthly commercial reports for management.
- Collaborate with project management, design, and engineering teams to assess commercial and contractual impacts of design changes.
- Mentor and guide junior QS staff to maintain high professional and documentation standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
- Minimum 1015 years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction and real estate development, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
- Proven background in luxury villas, high-rise buildings, and mixed-use developments.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, project cost structures, procurement, and contract law.
- Proficiency in FIDIC contracts, cost management software, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Excellent skills in negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Background:
- Experience working with leading developers, project management consultancies, or Tier 1 contractors in the UAE.
- Exposure to projects in Dubai Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, or similar premium developments.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or AIQS preferred.
