Beschreibung
A renewable energy client located in the Hamburg, North Germany are currently looking for multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors/Contract & Claims Managers.The Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) is responsible for the commercial management of a specific package of work within a multi-contract offshore wind construction project. The Package Quantity Surveyor works closely together with the Package Manager taking the lead in various commercial aspects of the contract.
Main cost management responsibilities include cost control, forecasting and reporting as well as claims administration and management. The SQS will administer project cost control procedures and works to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of the package.
Principal Accountabilities:
Plan cost management function within the project to ensure that adequate resources are in place when required and communicate the plan to project management well in advance
Keep cost forecasts up to date and report them on regular basis
Administer project controls: Update procedures and processes in the cost management plan
Provide commercial support for package managers in relation to contract variations. Analyse costs and benefits of alternative solutions when changes occur within the project and create recommendations based on the estimated cost and benefit implications
Handle contractor claims and ensure that commercial interests are taken into account in all related actions. Analyse claims against the relevant contracts and the situation at hand. Communicate with contractors to Remedy non-valid claims and when needed seek support from other departments.
Risk Management: Early identification through liaison with the project team and contractor of key risks that could impact on successful delivery of the project package. Contribution to mitigation plans and management of mitigation costs and contingency budgets.
Management of application and invoice process.
Ensure contract design options within the contract are exercised within a timely manner, early identification of when options are due to expire.
Management of client and contractor supplied Bonds & Guarantees.
Knowledge & Skills:
Significant cost and contract management experience within engineering, construction or energy environment with various forms of contract, ideally the FIDIC or NEC form of contracts.
Good understanding of project financial management principles with cost estimating, forecasting and reporting experience
Project planning and scheduling experience with the capability to recognise key cost and schedule drivers within complex multi-contract projects
Proficient with project cost management tools and concepts, such as Earned Value and Work Breakdown Structures
Highly proficient with MS Excel and knowledgeable with a planning tool such as MS Project or Primavera
Post Contract management of high value contracts with complex stakeholder interfaces.