Senior Cost Manager - Infrastructure Work

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a skilled professional to develop and maintain budgeting systems, oversee contract activities, and ensure compliance with quality and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the UAE region, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for developing client relationships and managing project costs effectively.

Qualifications

• 10 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must have prior UAE region experience.
• Chartered QS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of costs and FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting.
• Review construction project activities and variations for approval.
• Ensure cost estimating and control procedures are included in tender specifications.
• Oversee post-contract activities including payment applications and dispute resolution.
• Deliver accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamworking skills

Client relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QS, or a relevant field

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develope and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting.
• Review construction project activities, variations, and submits them for Management approval.
• Ensure procedures for cost estimating and control for variations are included in tender specifications (pre-contract stage).
• Oversee post-contract activities, including payment applications, variations, EOT claims, support in dispute resolution, and final accounts, often using FIDIC contracts.
• Deliver accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis to senior management and project teams.
• Identify cost risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Review cost estimates from Consultants/Contractors for compliance with agreements, contract drawings, specifications, and company requirements.
• Review Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors for accuracy in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Verify and update project control budgets for Management approval.
• Prepare and review final project cost forecasts, including variations and commitments.
• Maintain and Update cost data to evaluate submitted cost estimates by Contractors/Consultant.
• Review final cost reports, asset registers, and project close-out reports for compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and certify progress payments with the project team.
• Validate and prepare Change Requests, Variation Orders, Claims, and related documents.
• Perform other similar or related duties, as assigned.
• Ensure overall compliance with Hill International Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, QS, or a relevant field.
• 10 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must have prior UAE region experience
• Chartered QS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of costs and FIDIC.
• Proven experience in medium to large-scale civil infrastructure projects in the UAE/Middle East.
• Strong understanding of contracts and financial controls
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.