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
Knowledge, Skills And 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).