JOB TITLE: ONSHORE C&P QUANTITY SURVEYOR
LOCATION: PARIMBO, SURINAME
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: ROTATIONAL 6/2 (6 WEEKS ON/2 WEEKS OFF), BASED ON SIX (6) WORKED DAYS PER WEEK, WITH EIGHT (8) HOURS OF WORK PER DAY
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH: ANNUALLY RENEWABLE CONTRACT
MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS
A major onshore LNG project features extensive facilities, including LNG trains, storage solutions, marine infrastructure, utilities, and vital site infrastructure like resettlement, security, and camps. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for contract administration activities related to managing EPC contracts for the onshore portion of this significant project, with the associated contract value spanning multiple years.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer change orders, logs and filing
- Support Contract Engineers with contractual correspondence
- Review requests for Change Orders, prepare/validate change order quantities, and conduct site inspections as needed
- Analyze and recommend courses of action on contractor proposals and support project teams
- Prepare supporting evidence for Change Orders and Amendments following project and company procedures
- Liaise with technical teams to ensure technical requirements are integrated in the Change Orders process
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments for timely preparation and readiness
- Review and support contractor monthly payment applications and verify invoice submissions
- Liaise with Lead Contract Engineers and Contract Engineers at site
- Support and interface with the company site management team, providing technical and contractual guidance on a day-to-day basis
Context and Environment
- The project is managed by a multinational joint venture and includes an extensive Social Performance component
- Functionally reports to the Onshore Lead Contract Engineer
- Site-based rotational role
Accountabilities
- Manage and administer post-contract activities related to onshore EPC contracts in collaboration with the relevant company entities, particularly the contracts and procurement team
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Qualified Contract Engineer with experience in EPC/EPCC construction contracts
- Strong construction law knowledge and proven background in large energy or industrial projects
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Business, or equivalent
- At least 10 years' professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a similar position
- Expertise in contract management within an international project environment
- Ability to manage technical issues and relationships with contractor technicians and site teams
- Strong problem-solving, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling skills
- Good command of English (mandatory)