Description:
We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.
Project Overview
TROJENA (The Mountains of NEOM) will be an iconic, world-class destination, blending natural and developed landscapes and will offer unique experiences for residents and visitors alike. Located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia in the region of Tabuk just 50km from the coast, TROJENA will be a destination like no other on earth. Based upon the principles of eco-tourism facilities will include a folded vertical village, a lake with water sports and event facilities, high altitude ski village, observatory, world leading health and wellbeing facilities and a nature reserve which will be home to unique wildlife, heritage sites and exploration opportunities. With over 3,600 hotel, 2,200 homes, 9 iconic buildings and 100 world class indoor and outdoor experiences Trojena will become the ultimate mountain destination. Bechtel will provide a full range of project management services to support the delivery of this iconic destination. We encourage you to watch this video which gives a glimpse at what we (you) are about to build! https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/trojena . Bechtel Saudi Arabia (SABCO) offers competitive salaries, project assignment incentives, free accommodations, as well as regular rotational leaves. Bechtel employees pride themselves on challenging work, accomplishments, rewards all of which are guided by the company values and commitment to keeping us safe. Our project teams thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we are hiring qualified professionals to help execute this exciting project.
Role Purpose
- Work with the Cost Estimation Team at Neom Trojena Project.
- Takes the lead in the implementation, administration and maintaining project cost control system to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
- Ensures accurate, effective, and reliable cost assessments for project control.
- Ensures compliance with cost control procedure in the execution of project activities.
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 experience 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).
- PMC Experience is an advantage.
- GCC Experience is an advantage.