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Brief summary

Provide technical support to Engineering Department in the development and execution of various projects related to infrastructure more specifically developing cost estimates and developing lists of quantities.  This role is for a manager of cost engineers but requires technical capabilities to provide estimates as well.  

Organization relationship

The QS Chief will manage a small staff but will report to the Director of Engineering and the Section Manager. The QS engineer will interact and coordinate work with Project Management, PM/CM

Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major course work in quantity surveying, construction management, business, scientific discipline, engineering or a related field of study. 
2. Minimal 15 years of experience, with 5 years minimum in generating construction cost estimates.
3. Estimate cost requirements based upon the available Master Plan and land use data.
4. Experience managing a small staff of QS surveyors is preferred.
5. Conduct the estimate of infrastructure projects such as road, bridge, drainage, lighting, utilities, power substations, HV/MV/LV linework, water/sewer plants, pump stations, plumbing, fittings, piping networks, pumps, engines, motors, and other equipment associated with these types of infrastructure is a plus.
6. Experience with safety, quality management, risk assessment, risk registers, etc., is a plus.
7. Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders and government authorities plus developers, consultants and contractors working within the area under study or adjacent areas.
8. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, CST, CCM, CCE, MPM, RICS, or other QS Certification is preferred.
9. Must demonstrate continual progression of experience and expertise in relevant area of expertise. 
10. Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is a plus, but not required.
11. Knowledge of computers and basic software applications such as: AutoCAD, use of cost databases, and experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) is preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Familiarizes with all Royal Commission codes and standards, General Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines, standard drawings and standard guide specifications.
2. Review of A/E bids, support in the development of quantity surveys for the bid document development.
3. Review and revise as necessary any technical specifications and drawings for bid packages related to the development of various infrastructure projects.
4. Will implement methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and will select the most efficient and economical manner to meet our clients’ design objectives. 
5. Works with other engineers on a team to provide technical excellence and growth in the Quality Improvement Process.
6. Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
7. Assists in the review of vendor drawings and shop drawings.
8. Potentially prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates. Also develop BoQs for concept and final design.
9. Performs field inspection and provide field support, as necessary during construction phases.
10. Provide response and cost for change orders from Designers, Contractors, Operation and Maintenance staff.
11. Must work well within a dynamic team and serve as a technical consultant to the client.