Purpose

Serve as a main contractor’s representative for Public Investment Fund (PIF) mega projects, playing a critical role in safeguarding the company's interests by reviewing, analyzing, and managing contracts for complex construction endeavors.

Key Accountability Areas & Activities

1. Contract Management

• Prepare payment terms included in subcontracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to contractual requirements and project milestones.
• Prepare variations/change proposals and participate in cost-impact/risk analysis evaluations.

2. Dispute Resolution & Claims Management

• Manage vendor contracts payments until retention monies are released as per related terms and conditions.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate various claim types (time and cost, EOT, disruption, and additional payments).

3. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and manage main/sub-contractors' interim payment applications, ensuring proper financial control and timely payments.
• Preparation of quantities take-off sheets for accurate material cost estimations.
• Generate financial progress reports, claims, and comprehensive change logs to maintain clear project documentation.
• Implement Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) exercises whenever needed.

4. Cost Estimating

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, methods of measurement, and codes such as POMI, NRM, and RSMeans.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, machinery, and overheads.
• Analyze project drawings and specifications for accurate cost forecasts.

5. Value Engineering

• Participate in value engineering exercises, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.

6. Computer Software Proficiency

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Excel.
• Familiarity with Revit and other BIM programs.

7. Managing People

• Capable of leading a team of quantity surveyors.
• Utilize technology to ensure timely task completion, whether the team is on-site or off-site.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for attending meetings and reporting to management.

Qualifications / Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• 12 years of experience, with a minimum of 8 years of successful experience in commercial and contracts management.
• Proven track record as a Main Contractor.
• In-depth knowledge of international methods of measurement.
• Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracts is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of construction project quantification and costing.
• Comprehensive awareness of all aspects of construction project management, from inception to completion.
• Arabic speaker.
• Very good level of English is a must.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Certificates in Commercial Management and Cost Management are advantageous.