Estimating and Budgeting Manager

UAE Branches; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an Estimating and Budgeting Manager to oversee the budgeting process and manage a team of estimators. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of overall experience, including 10 in a similar role in the Middle East. Responsibilities include developing budget strategies, presenting annual budgets to management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of overall experience.
• At least 10 years in a similar role.
• Experience in the Middle East is essential.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage estimators across various task orders.
• Develop and maintain estimating and budgeting procedures.
• Analyze financial data to ensure budget adherence.
• Present annual budgets to senior management.
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted results.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Ability to explain budgeting information clearly

Knowledge of accounting best practices

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

RICS Membership

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Title

Estimating and Budgeting Manager

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Location

Dubai United Arab Emirates

The Role

Dubai UAE

The role will be primarily office based with flexibility for remote working. Travel to Iraq under strict security protocols on a visiting basis may be required.

Project Description

KBR is supporting the Iraq Ministry of Planning with the development of economic and social policies within the varied governmental sectors to achieve the national development objectives. KBR is providing consultancy services covering economic master plan project prioritization technical and financial review project management ongoing project monitoring and negotiation support.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of estimators across infrastructure consulting and energy & power Task Orders
• Developing and maintaining procedures for the preparation of estimates and budget
• Design and implement effective estimating and budgeting policies and procedures
• Analysing financial information (e.g. revenues expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations are within budget
• Monitoring spending patterns and implementing measures to promote adherence to budgets
• Present annual budgets to senior management
• Produce estimating reports on projections costs and expenditures
• Review budget proposals and prepare financial documents and reports
• Design effective budget models for departments and the entire company
• Review budget requests for approval
• Forecast future budget needs
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
• Suggest spending improvements that increase profits
• Review the companys budget for compliance with legal regulations
• Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• BSc Quantity Surveying
• RICS Membership
• Minimum 15 years of overall experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Middle East
• Knowledge of MS Excel (specifically advanced formulas pivot tables and charts)
• Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analysis
• Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations
• Ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software and statistical packages
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluency in English both written and spoken Arabic speaking advantageous.

Competencies

• Estimating Planning and Organising
• Leadership
• Team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work at all levels in an organisation
• Strong customer focus
• HSE Awareness

Required Experience

Manager