Cost Manager

Pioneer International Projects Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to lead cost planning and financial management for construction projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing budgets, conducting thorough cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. You will collaborate closely with clients and project teams to align cost management strategies with project objectives, while also providing expert cost advice. If you have a solid background in quantity surveying and are passionate about optimizing project expenditures, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost planning and reporting in consultancy.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and financial management for projects.
• Conduct cost analysis, risk assessments, and value engineering.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Contract Administration

Tendering

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PlanSwift

CostX

Job description

• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Min. Years: 10
• Min. Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Purpose

The Cost Manager oversees cost planning, budgeting, and financial management to ensure projects stay within budget. Working in a consultancy environment, the role focuses on quantifications, take-off, elemental costing, cost creation, tendering, project procurement, and contractual compliance while supporting clients with expert cost advice.

Job Description

• Arrange for quantities take-off and quantification of project elements at Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design stages.
• Awareness of BOQ format and method of measurement; POMI, CESMM, NRM1.
• Develop and manage cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts for building construction projects.
• Awareness of cost index, like BCIS, SPONS, and BOQ format.
• Conduct cost analysis, risk assessments, and value engineering to optimize project expenditures.
• Prepare and evaluate tender returns, tender documents, procurement strategies, and contractor proposals including preparation of the tender commercial evaluation.
• Oversee contract administration, including reviewing variations.
• Awareness and practice of LOA, LOI, conditions of contracts drafting.
• Provide cost reporting and financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to align cost management strategies with project objectives.
• Monitor project cash flow, payment certifications, and final account settlements.
• Support cost control procedures and financial governance throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering with a record of practicing Quantity Surveying from consultant or client side.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost planning and cost reporting within a consultancy or cost consultancy firm.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS) preferred.
• Strong expertise in cost estimation, contract administration, and tendering.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., PlanSwift, CostX).
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.