Senior Site Quantity Surveyor 

Purpose: This role is crucial for producing and ensuring the Quantity Surveying and Project Controls deliverables for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of a flagship offshore project in Trinidad and Tobago. The successful candidates will be based in the fabrication yards of Mexico and Trinidad during the construction and commissioning of the offshore platform.

Accountabilities:

HSSE:

• Demonstrate commitment to HSSE and show leadership that fosters appropriate behaviors while ensuring compliance with HSSE rules and policies.

Project Progress Monitoring:

• Track, verify, and report the physical progress of site construction and CSU activities.
• Evaluate progress on construction sites, measure and assess the Value of Work Done (VOWD).
• Manage contract variations, including changes in scope, specifications, or unforeseen circumstances.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress against the approved schedule and budget, identifying slippages and root causes.
• Support the construction team in verifying claimed progress and forecasts.
• Liaise with central Project Services and CP team, providing all supporting documentation for processing claims/back charges.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure clear communication regarding cost and schedule-related matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in quantity surveying, contributing to continuous improvement.

Forecasting:

• Monitor and report movements against the approved schedule and budget, analyzing and forecasting key milestone dates and cost-to-go.
• Provide inputs on the latest forecast dates and costs for incorporation into the integrated schedule and budget reporting.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project cost and schedule, developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Contribute to Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) if needed.

Reporting:

• Develop and maintain schedule progress reports, including progress trend analysis, performance KPIs, and trend-based forecasting.
• Report construction progress in terms of % complete, systems, and quantities installed.
• Develop and maintain cost reports, including commitments, VOWD, OP/LE, EVM (if applicable), trend-based forecasting, contingency management, performance tracking, and KPIs.
• Provide timely and accurate progress data at the relevant cut-off period.
• Review reports issued by contractors and highlight any red flags with the management team.
• Ensure accuracy of progress updates in contractors' project controls reports.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering or related certification.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in site-based QS/Project Controls positions.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost & schedule management within the construction industry.
• Knowledgeable of construction contracts, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proficient in using P6 and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, consensus-building, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Team player comfortable with handling high workloads and balancing multiple priorities and complex stakeholder interactions.

Dimensions:

• This role will be based in fabrication yards in Mexico and Trinidad, reporting to the Construction Manager at the site and the Project Planning Lead.
• Complex environment with multiple locations of both the owners’ team and EPC contractors, delivered through a matrix organization.
• Self-empowered and independent delivery with a high workload and balancing multiple priorities and complex stakeholder interactions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.