1. Cost Planning & Estimating

• Prepare cost plans, budget estimates, and cash-flow forecasts for structural, architectural, and complex MEP systems.

• Evaluate design changes and assess their cost impact.

• Support value engineering exercises (i.e., finding cost-efficient alternatives without reducing performance).

Quick Explainer – Value Engineering:
A method to reduce cost while maintaining required quality and functionality.

2. Procurement & Tendering

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ)—a detailed document listing materials, labour, and quantities for pricing.

• Issue tender documents to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Conduct tender evaluations and cost comparisons.

• Negotiate with subcontractors to achieve competitive pricing and favourable terms.

3. Contract Administration

• Manage main contract and subcontract agreements.

• Prepare and evaluate variations—changes to scope, design, or materials that affect cost.

• Track and certify progress claims from subcontractors.

• Prepare monthly interim payment applications to the client.

Quick Explainer – Variation:
Any change from the original plan that impacts time or cost, such as new equipment specifications or layout changes.

4. Cost Control & Reporting

• Maintain detailed cost tracking against approved budgets.

• Prepare monthly cost reports, including forecast-at-completion and cost-to-date.

• Identify and report potential financial risks—e.g., material price escalation, rework costs, or schedule delays.

5. Site Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, planners, and site managers to ensure accurate progress measurement.

• Conduct site inspections to verify completed work quantities.

• Resolve commercial issues related to the site, such as missing scope, discrepancies, or technical clarifications.

6. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure QS activities comply with aviation authority standards and airport-specific regulations.

• Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation for audits.

• Assist with final account preparation and project closeout.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must Have

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–8 years of QS experience (depending on level) in major building or infrastructure projects.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • FIDIC or similar contract forms

  • MEP cost components

  • Structural works for high-rise or specialized buildings