BOQ Manager

Job Summary:

The BOQ Manager MEP is responsible for the preparation, validation, and management of Bills of Quantities specific to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Firefighting, and ELV systems for construction projects. This role ensures accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimations in accordance with project specifications, tender documents, and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and discipline-specific BOQs (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Firefighting, ELV) from design drawings and specifications.
  
• Review IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and tender documents to ensure accurate scope coverage.
  
• Coordinate with design, estimation, and project teams to align BOQs with current project requirements.
  
• Verify and validate quantity take-offs provided by team members or subcontractors.
  
• Revise BOQs in line with design modifications, variation orders, and value engineering proposals.
  
• Support the estimation and procurement teams with quantity-based cost analysis and material requirement planning.
  
• Standardize and maintain BOQ templates and historical quantity databases for future use.
  
• Prepare BOQ change logs and ensure document control and traceability of revisions.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, DEWA, BS, IEC).
  
• Support tendering processes by providing accurate quantity details and scope breakdowns.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
  
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in BOQ preparation and quantity surveying within the MEP sector.
  
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and ELV systems.
  
• Proficiency in quantity take-off software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, Planswift) and MS Excel.
  
• Excellent ability to read and interpret MEP design drawings and specifications.
  
• Familiarity with project budgeting, estimation, and contract administration in MEP works.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Working experience in GCC or similar MEP-intensive markets.
  
• Knowledge of international and local measurement standards (POMI, NRM, CESMM).
  
• Experience with BIM-based quantity extraction is an added advantage.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred candidate profile