Cost Manager

Job description

The role of the Cost Manager is to lead cost management on behalf of the Client and Employer. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction cost control, payment certification support, variations, claims and final account. The Cost Manager is expected to use digital tools to produce accurate, auditable and traceable cost advice. Key responsibilities include cost planning and estimating, procurement support, cost control during construction, claims and final account, digital delivery, and leadership and client interface.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field · Chartered status (RICS, CIOB or equivalent) or 8 years of relevant experience · years of cost management experience on large-scale projects in entertainment, hospitality, retail, mixed-use or similar sectors, on the Client or Employer side · Sound working knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts, including Employer-amended versions used in Saudi Arabia and the GCC · Demonstrated use of CostX, including BIM-based take-off, on live projects · Demonstrated use of Aconex as a project information and workflow platform · Working knowledge of BIM processes (ISO 19650 principles, BIM Execution Plans, model-based quantification) · Understanding of Saudi government procurement requirements (for example, the Government Tenders and Procurement Law and local content requirements) · Experience on giga-project or PIF-backed developments · Experience with cost reporting and analytics tools, and with Excel-based modelling

Skills