Cost Manager

Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and understanding all relevant project documents relating to cost control of allocated projects;
• Reviewing project timesheets and the allocation of man hours against pre-approved work orders or estimated hours at completion on a timely manner;
• Reviewing payment application or invoices and making recommendation;
• Establishing project control budgets based on approved project cost estimate;
• Reviewing cost commitment and expenditure information for input to computerized cost control and reporting system;
• Producing cost status reports and advising management of any forecast cost overruns;
• Maintaining accessible cost control registers and dashboards;
• Assists in the preparation and review of Company estimates;
• Assures value for money on all Neom services, Works and materials procurement;
• Follows project cost control objectives and KPIs, and;
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Senior Manager

Experience

• 20 years total experiance including 10 to 15+ years’ proven experience in project cost control.
• 3+ years in project cost control and engineering position in a large company.
• Experience in KSA/GCC region (highly recommended)
• Knowledge of Project and construction market in terms of contractors, suppliers and cost management;
• Knowledge/experience in project cost control engineering and quantity surveying;
• Knowledge of various type of estimates and methods;
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements;
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards e.g. CSI Master Format, BCIS, GIFA;
• Knowledge of ASTM E2516-11 Standard Classification for Cost Estimate Classification System, AACE International Recommended Practice;
• Knowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Software such as Aconex, OpenText, Newforma etc.;
• Knowledge of Planning and scheduling software, like Primavera, and;
• Knowledge of BIM software and link to material take-off, ability to implement cost data into the 4D/5D BIM model.
• Strong communication, leadership, planning and organization skills;
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets, and;
• Proficiency in English (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Economics or related field (advantage), and;
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Membership in professional associations e.g. AACE, RICS or similar (advantage).