Associate Cost Manager

JLL; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Cost Manager to lead prestigious residential projects in Dubai. This role demands a high level of technical expertise and commercial acumen, focusing on cost estimation and value engineering throughout various design stages. The ideal candidate will manage project resources effectively, ensuring seamless delivery and strong client relationships. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have extensive experience in the UAE and a passion for driving project success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing teams in cost management.
• Robust knowledge of cost estimation and budget strategies in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently and liaise directly with clients.
• Prepare cash flow reports and draft monthly payment recommendations.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Value Engineering

Project Management

Contract Administration

Advanced Excel

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS Certification

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Purpose:

We are currently looking for an Associate Cost Manager to be based in our company and client offices in Dubai to work on a prestigious pre and post contract residential project.

The successful candidates will be responsible for showing high levels of technical capability, sound commercial knowledge and a good understanding of the key drivers for cost and value, capturing and sharing knowledge and driving innovation in service.

What this job involves:

• Manage projects largely independently and dealing directly with clients, JLL management and taking ownership for delivery.
• Robust knowledge of cost estimation in the UAE and a clear understanding of the levers associated with design to budget strategy.
• Experience in Value Engineering across various RIBA design stages.
• Manage team resources during both pre and post contract design stages.
• Use CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes to an advanced level
• Work pre contract including; reviewing detailed measurements, sections of BOQs, handle tender query responses, manage the PQQ process with support and input into value engineering at each design stage.
• Work post contract including; being strong in contract administration, comfortable on site walks with project teams, prepare cash flow reports, draft monthly payment recommendations and weekly commercial dashboards, managing variations and assist in closing out projects and claims / variations.
  
  

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree in related subject (BSc Quantity Surveying)
• Professional membership (MRICS certified)
  
  

Other skills and experience should include:

• 12+ years of working experience managing teams
• Working experience in the UAE
• Experience winning projects as Cost Consultant