Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Manage change orders and control changes, including tracking, evaluating, following up, and negotiating to ensure alignment with project goals and budget.
• Survey completed work and compare against produced costs and invoicing on-site to validate expenditures and manage project finances.
• Develop and maintain cost reports, including cost allocations, contingency allocations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Conduct estimates and provide cost planning, presenting final cost plans and detailed reports.
• Facilitate commercial meetings with contractors and other stakeholders to discuss project progress, costs, and changes.
• Lead negotiations with contractors and subcontractors to ensure fair contract prices, while reviewing and validating their pricing.
• Collaborate with design services teams and contractors in the development of cost estimates, providing guidance and expertise.
• Reconcile cost changes and assist contractors in ensuring the accuracy of their data submissions.
• Communicate regularly with contractors and project managers to gather updates for cost estimate reviews and status reports.
• Prepare comprehensive written comments and executive summaries on contractor submissions for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate cost-related discussions and validation processes with suppliers, contractors, and their sub-contractors to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Proactively manage engineering priorities based on cost impacts and project requirements.
• Conduct cost checks, audits, and valuations, ensuring a robust and efficient cost validation process is in place.
• Engage in post-contract cost variance analysis and support the change control processes to maintain project integrity.
• Manage cost impacts, contingency plans, and commitment tracking logs, maintaining clear and accurate records.
• Prepare funding data presentations and lead value engineering (VE) sessions with key stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance, contingency, and incentives.
• Attend risk meetings and maintain an updated risk log to proactively address potential project risks.

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or similar role within a construction or project management environment.
• Strong expertise in change management, cost control, and contract negotiation throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of cost estimation, cost planning, and cost validation processes, with the ability to produce detailed financial reports and cost plans.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with experience in reviewing and leading discussions on contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision, resolve scheduling and financial issues, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with contract administration processes, including insurance, contingency management, and incentives.
• Experience in maintaining cost benchmarking databases and preparing cost impact analyses and funding presentations.
• Competency in managing risk and maintaining comprehensive risk logs for project planning and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.