Job Description
Ginco General Contracting LLC seeks an accomplished Quantity Surveying Engineer to lead cost management for major UAE construction projects. This senior role demands strategic cost oversight across complex building developments in Dubai’s competitive construction landscape.
Pre-Contract Expertise
You will develop comprehensive tender packages and cost plans for large-scale projects. Your analytical skills will produce accurate BOQs while identifying value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
Contract Administration
The role requires mastery of FIDIC and UAE contract law. You’ll draft subcontract agreements, manage variations, and ensure all commercial terms protect the company’s interests throughout project execution.
Cost Control Systems
Implementing robust tracking mechanisms, you’ll monitor project expenditures against budgets. Your early warning system will flag potential cost overruns, enabling proactive corrective measures.
Procurement Strategy
You’ll lead material and subcontractor negotiations, securing optimal pricing for bulk construction packages. Your market knowledge will time purchases to capitalize on favorable material price trends.
Progress Certification
Managing interim valuations, you’ll verify work-in-place and authorize contractor payments. Your rigorous assessments will maintain positive cash flow while preventing overpayment risks.
Dispute Resolution
Your contractual expertise will help resolve claims and delay analyses. Maintaining meticulous records, you’ll protect the company’s position in potential arbitration scenarios.
Candidate Profile
We require:
- Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering
- 7+ years UAE construction QS experience
- Major project experience (high-rises/megaprojects)
- Proficiency in CostX or similar software
- In-depth FIDIC contract knowledge
Application Process
Senior QS professionals should submit CVs to hr@ginco.ae demonstrating large-scale project achievements. Highlight your ability to maintain profitability on complex, fast-track developments.
About Us
GINCO is fortunate to be part of this burgeoning country’s ever-growing skyline, contributing to the country’s’ success by working alongside its partners.
GINCO General Contracting is an engineering contracting firm specialized in construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of various commercial, industrial, residential and institutional establishments for over 35 years.
With a fully integrated firm of Engineers, GINCO operates out of five branches – Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Cairo and its headquarters in Dubai. Employing over 3,300 staff across its five offices, it is as multinational as the UAE itself with over 13 nationalities from Asia and the Middle East working in harmony. GINCO has full service capability, which includes but is not limited to contract documentation, project management, execution and supervision of all types of construction.
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Category
Experience
Career Level
Required Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Requires Traveling:
No
Salary
Salary Not disclosed
Salary Type
Per Month
Total Vacancies
2
Skills
generalcontractingquantity surveyingengineerleadcost managementmajorconstruction projectsseniorcostcomplexbuildingconstructionanalytical skillsqualitycontract administrationfidicdraftagreementscommercialproject executioncost controltrackingmonitorprojectsystemcorrectiveprocurementstrategypricingmarkettimeprogresscontractorpaymentscash flowdispute resolutionclaimsarbitrationcivil engineeringsoftwareapplicationprocessprofitabilitypartengineeringmaintenanceindustrialresidentialinstitutionaldubaistaffasiamiddle eastservicedocumentationproject managementexecutionsupervision
