Quantity Surveyor – Cost & Invoice Control

About the Role

Gulf Architects Contracting (GAC) is seeking a Quantity Surveyor specializing in cost and invoice control for their team in Dammam or Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time onsite position focused on ensuring accurate cost management and effective handling of project invoices in alignment with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit and validate invoices and payment applications from subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Compare actual quantities completed on site to those shown on approved plans and Bills of Quantities (BOQ), preventing any billing discrepancies or duplicate payments.
• Assist with the preparation and evaluation of comprehensive material quantity takeoffs for ongoing construction initiatives.
• Assess the difference between quantities requested and purchased versus contractually agreed quantities, identifying discrepancies, excessive orders, or extra items outside of the BOQ.
• Identify and document excess volumes, items not listed in the BOQ, and potential additional orders or change requests.
• Connect BOQ entries to corresponding cost, materials, and subcontractor codes for effective tracking.
• Support project data management and expenditure tracking using Odoo project management software.
• Oversee and maintain records for real, pending, and forecasted expenses for every BOQ item to support financial monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline is mandatory.
• Between three and six years of hands-on experience in contract-related positions, particularly involving cost control and invoice verification.
• Extensive knowledge in reviewing subcontractor documentation, material takeoff, and cost analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD.
• Exposure to Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), or Odoo is a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken, is essential.
• Applicants currently residing in Saudi Arabia who possess a transferable Iqama are especially encouraged to apply.