Senior Quantity Surveyor - Site Supervision

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with site supervision expertise to join its Abu Dhabi team. The role oversees cost management, contract administration and site supervision for large-scale construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance and seamless project delivery while leading a team of quantity surveying professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all site activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules, quality standards and safety regulations
• Prepare and manage detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial forecasts for assigned projects
• Administer contracts, including review, negotiation and enforcement of contractual terms and conditions
• Process and evaluate variation orders, change requests and claims with thorough documentation and analysis
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost optimization
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare comprehensive progress reports for stakeholders
• Analyze project performance data and recommend cost control and efficiency improvements
• Lead and mentor junior quantity surveying staff
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, invoices and correspondence
• Identify and assess project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations and organizational policies

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in quantity surveying, with demonstrated expertise in cost estimation and budget management
• Minimum 8 years of direct site supervision experience on construction projects
• Experience with large-scale or complex construction projects is highly preferred

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in cost estimation software, project management tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, construction law and standard forms of contracts
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare forecasts and manage project budgets

Applicants must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.