Cost Manager - Pre Contract

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 350.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Turner & Townsend International Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Manager - Pre Contract to lead pre-contract cost management for large infrastructure projects. You will develop cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation, perform risk analyses, and present data-driven recommendations to ensure projects stay within scope and budget.

Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, you will deploy CostX-based modelling and industry benchmarking to

Qualifikationen

• 5–10 years in cost management with pre-contract focus.
• Experience in managing project costs independently and with clients.
• MRICS, AIQS or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with UAE local cost benchmarks and market conditions.
• Proficient in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation.

Aufgaben

• Manage pre-contract cost management for infrastructure projects.
• Develop cost plans, estimates, budgets, and tender docs.
• Analyze costs and assess risks for preliminaries and site costs.
• Develop contingency budgets and value engineering recommendations.
• Prepare reports highlighting deviations and recommending actions.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize CostX and similar tools for cost modelling.

Kenntnisse

Cost planning

Estimating

Tender documentation

Cost analysis

Client-facing

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

MRICS or AIQS (preferred)

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Manager - Pre Contract to join our growing infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates In this role you will be instrumental in managing project costs during the pre-contract phase for large-scale infrastructure projects ensuring that all projects are delivered within scope on budget and aligned with client expectations You will work collaboratively with clients stakeholders and internal teams to develop comprehensive cost strategies tailored to infrastructure complexities and provide transparent data-driven recommendations that drive project success

Manage pre-contract cost management responsibilities for infrastructure projects including cost planning estimating budget development and tender documentation using industry-standard methods of measurement Conduct thorough cost analysis and risk assessments for infrastructure-specific elements including Preliminaries Overheads material costs and site-specific requirements develop appropriate contingency budgets to mitigate project uncertainties Provide cost-effective solutions and value engineering recommendations to optimize infrastructure project budgets without compromising quality or compliance standards Prepare clear comprehensive reports on infrastructure project costs highlighting deviations from budget and recommending corrective actions collaborate with clients engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure transparent communication throughout the pre-contract phase Utilize cost planning software and measurement tools such as CostX to enhance accuracy and efficiency in infrastructure cost modeling Analyze local cost benchmarks market conditions and infrastructure-specific cost drivers to inform cost strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards client requirements and regulatory guidelines div

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) preferred
• Experience: 5 10 years in cost management with focus on pre-contract activities Proven track record managing project costs independently and collaboratively Client-facing experience with demonstrated stakeholder coordination abilities Familiarity with local cost benchmarks and market conditions in the UAE or similar regions
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation Strong knowledge of methods of measurement Competency with cost measurement software (CostX or similar) Ability to analyse and present cost data, strategies, and reports to clients and senior stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Transparent and collaborative working style with a goal-oriented mindset
• Understanding of value engineering principles, risk assessment, and contingency budget management