Overview

The role involves checking and analyzing technical drawings to extract measurements and quantities, preparing cost estimates, and maintaining cost information databases for construction and maintenance projects.

Tasks Summary

• Checks and analyses architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings to extract measurements and convert them into quantities.
• Produces the total and description for each item.
• Verifies and discusses unclear items with Designers, discrepancies or irregularities.
• Prepares cost estimates and cost analysis for valuation purposes.
• Carries out cost comparisons for different types of construction systems.
• Advises on feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Maintains cost information and database for works.
• Updates database for cost estimates.
• Assists supervisor in carrying out random technical quality and cost verification of final accounts and Agency-supplied materials.
• Participates in verification of interim and final project accounts.
• Assists supervisor in documenting and maintaining records of taking-off sheets, standard forms, specifications and other relevant forms.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Experience Requirements

• At least two years’ experience in quantity surveying duties in construction and maintenance works is required
• Excellent knowledge and experience in utilizing specialized quantity surveying software (billing, estimating, cost control and cash flow) is required

Qualification Requirements

A university degree from an accredited educational institute in quantity surveying, construction economics or a related discipline.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required Arabic is required

Contract Duration: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year, with the possibility of further extension

Remuneration: Monthly basic salary JD 780.00 Monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency) Compulsory medical insurance 30 days of annual leave Dependency allowance (if applicable) 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service 14 weeks of Maternity Leave 2 weeks paternity leave