Cost Manager - Post Contract - RAK

Turner & Townsend International Limited; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend International Limited in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Manager to lead project cost management across construction and development initiatives.

You will own cost estimates, monitor budgets, manage vendor prequalification and bids, perform value engineering, and report forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and strategic value.

The role requires UAE experience, strong communication, and proficiency with cost estimating tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience supporting cost management on medium to large-sized construction projects.
• Strong proficiency with cost estimating software, take-off software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and present comprehensive project cost estimates including construction costs, fees and ancillary expenses.
• Lead vendor prequalification and bid processes: assess proposals, analyze bids, conduct bid interviews and make strategic recommendations.
• Establish and maintain cost reporting schedules, prepare detailed cost reports and forecasts; track budgets and spending patterns.
• Monitor and control project costs by reviewing payment applications, evaluating change orders, and mitigating cost exposures.
• Utilize cost estimating and take-off software to streamline processes and improve accuracy.

Skills

Cost management

Vendor management

Bid analysis

Contract negotiation

Value engineering

Cost reporting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering

Tools

Cost estimating software

Take-off software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

We re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Manager to join our dynamic team in Ras Al-Khaimah United Arab Emirates In this pivotal role you ll take ownership of project cost management ensuring financial accuracy transparency and strategic value delivery across our construction and development initiatives As a Cost Manager you ll collaborate with project teams vendors and clients to drive cost efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence This is an excellent opportunity for a decisive and organized professional to make a meaningful impact on project success and organizational growth Develop review and present comprehensive project cost estimates including construction costs fees and ancillary expenses whilst providing value engineering recommendations and risk assessments to clients Manage the vendor prequalification and bid process by assessing proposals analyzing bids conducting bid interviews and making strategic recommendations to support informed client decision-making Establish and maintain cost reporting schedules preparing detailed cost reports and forecasts that track project budgets and spending patterns whilst hosting periodic meetings with project teams and vendors to ensure alignment Monitor and control project costs by reviewing payment applications liaising with project managers on contractor entitlements evaluating change order requests and implementing dispute prevention and resolution procedures whilst maintaining commercial risk registers to identify and mitigate cost exposures Utilize cost estimating software take-off software bid analysis sheets and change control forms to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in a cost management role within the construction industry
• Proven experience supporting cost management on medium to large-sized construction projects
• Strong proficiency with cost estimating software, take-off software, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, bid analysis, and contract negotiation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across project teams
• RICS accreditation or active progress toward certification (valued)
• Construction consultancy experience (preferred)
• In country (UAE) experience is required.