QS cost controller

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Posted 5 min ago

Experience

10 - 12 Years

Job Location

Muscat - Oman

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Quantity Take-offs: Accurately measuring materials and labor from drawings to prevent budget errors.

  • BoQ Preparation: Drafting detailed Bills of Quantities aligned with Omani Standard Documents.

  • Cost Estimation: Establishing project budgets based on current Omani market rates and material inflation.

  • Tender Evaluation: Analyzing contractor bids and negotiating to secure the best value-for-money.

  • Payment Certification: Verifying site progress to approve monthly interim payments for contractors.

  • Variation Management: Assessing and negotiating "change orders" to control scope creep and costs.

  • Contract Administration: Managing legal terms (FIDIC/Omani law) and resolving financial disputes or claims.

  • Final Accounts: Conducting the final audit to settle all project costs and close out contracts.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.

  • Holds professional certifications such as MRICS or equivalent, Proficient in FIDIC suites and local contract law.

  • Proficient in MS Excel, AutoCAD, ERP systems, and quantity surveying software

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in GCC as cost control within the construction industry, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

  • Strong expertise in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, budgeting, tendering, and contract administration.

  • Proven skill in Value Engineering and settling contractor disputes.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Cost Controller
  • Quantity Surveying
  • BOQ Preparation
  • Cost Estimation
  • Budget Control
  • Contractor Valuation
  • Final Accounts
  • Claims Management
  • Construction Contracts
  • GCC Experiance

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