Infrastructure Cost Manager, Pre-Contract Specialist

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Manager - Pre Contract to drive pre-contract cost management for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will develop cost strategies, perform analyses, and work with clients and engineers to ensure projects stay within budget and meet expectations.

The role emphasizes cost planning, tender documentation, and risk assessment, with familiarity in CostX and standard measurement methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• MRICS, AIQS or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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

Skills

Cost management

Pre-contract planning

Cost analysis

Data-driven

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering

MRICS / AIQS accreditation preferred

Tools

CostX

MS Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Manager - Pre Contract to drive pre-contract cost management for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will develop cost strategies, perform analyses, and work with clients and engineers to ensure projects stay within budget and meet expectations.

The role emphasizes cost planning, tender documentation, and risk assessment, with familiarity in CostX and standard measurement methods.