Quantity Surveyor/Cost Engineer @ Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in cost management, estimation, and control across various projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the success of large-scale construction projects.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Extract and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) (Civil & MEP) from project drawings, specifications, and site conditions.
• Identify and analyze scope gaps, missing quantities, and additional works from project drawings and site conditions.
• Update BOQs based on site progress, variations, and unforeseen conditions.
• Review and manage cost estimates in compliance with contract agreements, drawings, and specifications.
• Assess and verify variations in construction activities.
• Prepare and review BOQs to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Forecast final project costs, considering variations and contractual commitments.
• Conduct quantity take-offs for materials and resources.
• Process interim valuations and payment certificates for contractors.
• Analyse and recommend solutions for variations, claims, and cost-related disputes.
• Measure and value variations and new rates, ensuring that all changes are documented and agreed upon with relevant stakeholders.
• Assess additional work and update contract values accordingly.
• Ensure that cost variations do not exceed the approved project budget.

Project Status Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor cash flow projections, progress claims, and interim payment certificates.
• Track and report project progress against BOQs, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure that all project changes, variations, and additional works are properly documented.
• Coordinate with site teams to align BOQ requirements with actual work execution.
• Perform regular site inspections to review project progress and identify potential variations.
• Communicate daily with the Operations Team to stay informed of the work programme and site progress.
   

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Civil Engineering.
• A certification in Quantity Surveying will be considered an added advantage.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in Quantity Surveying is required, along with proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD to effectively manage project estimates, cost analysis, and documentation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested applicants may apply online at www.akespcareers.org