Commercial Expert (Planning & Cost Control)
Qatar, Doha
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- The Engineering Services Department is the commercial arm of the Company forming a constant and key component within Company's decision-making process benefiting programmes, committees, and external stakeholders alike.
- With the ethos of "relentlessly solving the seemingly unsolvable" the Department continually endeavours to appoint "Grade A" commercial professionals seeking a challenge.
What are you going to do
- Resolving problematic and complex commercial issues such as:
- Measuring, assessing and valuing variations
- Review and assessment of major claims
- Quantum review and assessment of prolongation and disruption costs
- Assessment of interim accounts
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Final settlement of claims and final accounts
- Other duties shall include:
- Play a key role in initiating and implementing commercial procedures, regulations and added value working practices
- Review, updating and monitoring of project costs and adherence to Company's existing commercial procedures
- Compilation, implementation and monitoring of Training and Development Plans
- Ensuring construction contracts and professional services agreements are administered appropriately
- Resolution of major issues resulting from the review of Contractor's Cost / progress reports
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
- BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- A post-graduate qualification in law or dispute resolution preferred but not essential
- Chartered Membership of the RICS or equivalent (suitably experienced professionals may be considered)
- Must have a minimum of 18 years post graduate experience
- Worked in the capacity of Commercial Expert / Associate Director within a Professional Consultancy or Client organization (Contracting background may also be considered).
- A proven track record of resolving major complex claims and disputes
- Preferably, have minimum 6 years experience in the gulf region.
- Experience in heavy civils and major building projects
- knowledge and experience of procurement methods for consultancy and construction contracts
- Well versed in International Conditions of Contract and law.
- A comprehensive, well-rounded knowledge understanding of contract principles / administration
- Experience in Expert Determination and Expert Witness
- Good experience of construction technology and on-site activities
- Highly motivated self-driven with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
- The ability to write complex reports in simplistic format
What we offer
- Salary:
- Monthly Rate in QAR
- Work Schedule:
- 8 Hours / 5 Days
- Duration:
- 2 years with possible extension
- Location:
- Qatar