About this role
Hill International is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Gabala, Azerbaijan.
The project is a mixed-use development comprised of hotel, residents, infrastructure, and landscaping works.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee quantity surveying and cost management activities throughout the project.
- Review and verify bills of quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
- Conduct and review quantity take-offs, measurements, and valuations of construction works.
- Review contractors' interim payment applications and prepare recommendations for payment certification.
- Evaluate variations, additional works, and contractual changes, including their cost implications.
- Assess and review contractors' claims, supporting documentation, and cost submissions.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns.
- Prepare and maintain cost reports, valuations, financial forecasts, and commercial documentation.
- Review and assess subcontractor and supplier payment applications, where applicable.
- Support the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of final accounts.
- Identify potential contractual and financial risks and provide recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with the Project Management, Engineering, and Construction Supervision teams to ensure accurate cost and quantity assessments.
- Liaise with the Client, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders on quantity surveying and cost-related matters.
- Ensure that all quantity surveying activities comply with contractual requirements, project procedures, and applicable standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognized university. An equivalent relevant professional qualification will also be considered.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and cost management within the construction industry.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar large-scale construction or mixed-use development projects.
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the region.
- Proven experience in quantity take-offs, measurement, BOQ preparation and verification, and cost estimation.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing interim payment applications, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Good understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, and commercial procedures.
- Experience in cost monitoring, budget control, cost reporting, and financial forecasting.
- Ability to review contractual claims and assess the cost implications of variations and additional works.
- Knowledge of international construction contract forms and conditions, preferably FIDIC.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in Azeri language is a preference
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in relevant quantity surveying, cost management, and reporting software.
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