MEP Cost Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide rate-based cost assurance from tender to final account in Abu Dhabi. Strong system knowledge and UAE GCC market insight are essential.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract cost control, rate build-ups, and procurement tracking. MRICS is preferred; 8 years in MEP QS with GCC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Building Services Engineering.
• MRICS preferred.
• 8 years in MEP quantity surveying.
• 5 years in the GCC on large complex projects.
• Proven ability to build, deconstruct and defend MEP rates and productivity.
• Sound knowledge of major MEP systems, equipment and drawings.
• Costing systems experience; CostX or similar and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take off and structure MEP BOQs against drawings and specs.
• Benchmark MEP rates from first principles; labour, materials, plant.
• Obtain and validate supplier quotations against UAE GCC market pricing.
• Analyse tender returns for scope gaps and unbalanced rates.
• Advise on cost impact of design development and VE options with the team.
• Assess interim payment applications and invoicing requirements.
• Evaluate variations and claims for entitlement and quantum.
• Manage provisional sums and procurement flows; track savings.

Skills

MEP cost management

Rate benchmarking

Tender analysis

Variations & claims assessment

Excel advanced

Project cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS preferred

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an MEP Cost Manager to provide independent rate-based MEP cost assurance for the client from tender through to final account backed by strong system knowledge and current UAE GCC market insight.

Key Responsibilities

Pre Contract

• Take off and structure MEP BOQs HVAC electrical plumbing fire fighting fire alarm VESDA BMS ELV against drawings and specifications
• Build up and benchmark MEP rates from first principles labour material plant productivity preliminaries overheads and profit
• Obtain and validate supplier and subcontractor quotations against current UAE GCC market pricing lead times and trends
• Analyse tender returns for scope gaps front-loading unbalanced rates and unrealistic productivity assumptions
• Review vendor recommendation reports for technical compliance price comparison and award rationaleAdvise on cost impact of design development and value engineering options with the MEP design team

Post Contract

• Assess interim payment applications measured progress stored materials and contract invoicing requirements
• Evaluate variations and claims for entitlement and quantum using validated rate build-ups
• Manage provisional sums and procurement flows tracking buy-out drawdown and savings
• Prepare cost reports forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments for the client

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or Building Services Engineering
• MRICS preferred
• 8 years in MEP quantity surveying
• 5 years in the GCC on large complex projects venues data centres healthcare airports etc
• Proven ability to build deconstruct and defend MEP rates and productivity
• Sound knowledge of major MEP systems specialist equipment and drawings specifications
• Current knowledge of the UAE GCC MEP supply chain pricing trendsMeasurement software experience CostX or other experience and advanced Excel skills
• Located in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi

Location

On-site Abu Dhabi ARE

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