Associate Director
Job Description
Job Description :
Company
Our client has grown to become the world's No. 1-ranked engineering design firm – delivering integrated, sustainable solutions that help clients and communities in every region of the world create and unlock new opportunities. They operate in 7 continents, have over 87,000 employees, and are in 150+ countries and turnover in excess of $17.4Billion per annum.
They are currently looking for an Associate Director to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leading and delivery of all aspects of quantity surveying from inception of a project through to completion.
- Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the company.
- To maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.
- Produces cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage.
- Oversee the production of a detailed BOQ for tender.
- Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the client.
- Input into value and risk management workshops as required by the client.
- Oversee the contract administration including progress payments and change requests
- Lead negotiation of final accounts settlements as necessary.
- Play an actual part in sector specialisms, technical excellence and the development of thought leadership and the development of best practices.
- Drives performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process with his team.
- Works on projects of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors and appropriate problem solving. Acts as an advisor to subordinates to resolve technical problems.
- Accountable for briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
- Manages the resources on project and within the team to drive maximum efficiencies.
- Be aware of and develop marketing opportunities and where appropriate bring to the attention of Directors and the Business Development Department, in order that they may assist in following up potential leads enabling the development of new business.
Qualification & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying
- Accredited MRICS member
- Minimum 18 years experience since obtaining maximum educational qualification
- Experience of working in Saudi Arabia or GCC Countries would be an advantage
- Experience on Civils / Infrastructure and Building Assets
- A qualified professional who can manage and coordinate specialist activity of a moderately d team
- Must be pro-active and adaptable
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Committed to maintaining a high standards and accuracy of work
- Arabic speaker would be an advantage
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Recruitment / Staffing / RPO
Function:
Anchoring / TV / Films / Production , Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology , Manufacturing / Engineering / R&D
Roles:
Clinical Research Associate / Manager , Assistant Director / Director , Design Manager / Engineer