Quantity Surveyor
Alpha Cornerstone Company
Visa & sponsorship
- Employers in Saudi Arabia sponsor the residence visa by default, and nothing in the posting says otherwise.
Job description
*JOB OPENING: QUANTITY SURVEYOR*
*Location:* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
*Experience:* 4 to 10 Years
*Employment Type:* Full-Time
We are hiring an experienced, detail-oriented *Quantity Surveyor* based in Riyadh to manage commercial governance, FIDIC contract administration, digital takeoffs, change management, and claims/disputes.
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*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*
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*Digital Takeoffs & Measurement:*
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Carry out 2D and 3D takeoffs using *CostX, PlanSwift, and Revit (BIM)*.
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Cost estimation, pricing, and rate analysis using *CCS Candy* or equivalent.
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Extract quantities, model schedules, and audit design changes/deltas.
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*Commercial Controls, Cost Data & Financial Reporting:*
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Build first-principle rate analyses (labor, plant, materials, subcontractors, waste, and overheads/markups) for tender and variation pricing. Establish and continuously update a structured, historical cost data bank across all standard BOQ trades and unit rates. Formulate and monitor project cash flow forecasts (inflow vs. outflow curves), generate periodic Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and profit-and-loss (P&L) performance reports, and manage interim payment applications (IPAs), certified valuations, and final account closures.
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*Contract Administration & Letters:*
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Full administration of *FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books)*.
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Draft formal contractual notices, letters, and responses with precise technical/legal terminology.
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Maintain auditable correspondence logs and ensure compliance with strict notice timeframes.
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*Change Management:*
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Track scope deviations, site instructions, and variations.
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Prepare comprehensive Variation Orders (VOs) with rate build-ups and measurement backups.
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Negotiate commercial sign-offs with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
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*Claims & Disputes:*
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Identify delay events and issue contractual notices within time-bar limits (e.g., Sub-Clause 20.1).
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Prepare and substantiate *Extension of Time (EOT)*, disruption, and prolongation cost claims.
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Scrutinize and defend against incoming subcontractor/counterparty claims.
Desired Candidate Profile
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*REQUIREMENTS:*
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*Education:* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
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*Experience:* 4 to 10 years of commercial, contracts, change management, and claims experience in building/infrastructure projects.
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*Mandatory Software:* *RIB CostX, CCS Candy, PlanSwift, and Autodesk Revit (BIM)* + AutoCAD & advanced Excel.
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*Commercial & Contract Acumen:* First-principle rate analysis, CVR/P&L and cash flow modeling, deep working knowledge of *FIDIC suites*, and contractual letter drafting.
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*Location / Knowledge:* Saudi construction market experience, Saudi Civil Transactions Law, and GTPL. SCE accreditation is an advantage.