Senior Cost Manager - MEP

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled cost manager to oversee projects with significant MEP components. This role promises a dynamic work environment where you will manage cost planning, tendering, and client relations. With a focus on delivering exceptional service from pre-contract to handover, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the UAE's construction sector and a strong background in quantity surveying. Join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in cost consultancy roles.
• Prior UAE experience is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and cost planning, including producing final cost plans.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.

Skills

Cost Management

Client Relations

Report Writing

Change Management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

BIM

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• This role will primarily support projects with significant MEP components across various sectors.
• To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust, and enhance our reputation.
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre-contract to handover.

KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Detailed knowledge of and experience in Infrastructure or RE sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
• Experience of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement of building works for estimating, report writing, and preparation of Bills of Quantities and tender documentation.
• Experience of different procurement methods: single stage, two stage, and design and build (preferred).
• Experience of post-contract services: interim applications, change management, variation valuation, and extension of time claims.
• Detailed experience working with standard form contracts (FIDIC preferred) and administration of contract procedures.
• Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles, with a professional approach and confidence in presenting to clients, other consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing confidently and assuredly with contractors and personnel.
• Report writing: estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports, and tender reports.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Production of full Bills of Quantities and tender documentation.
• Tendering and procurement, including managing prequalification, producing tender lists, preparing preambles and preliminaries, tender queries, tender analysis, tender reports, and compiling contractual documents.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes where applicable.
• Carrying out cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
• Producing pre-contract, post-contract, and ad hoc reports, and presenting them to clients.
• Negotiating with contractors and finalizing accounts.
• Interfacing with clients, contractors, and other consultants throughout project stages.
• Leading a cost management team when appropriate, ensuring delivery on all accountabilities.

Qualifications :

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar roles.
• Prior UAE experience is essential.
• Prior consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters such as procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Knowledge of CostX (preferred).
• Knowledge of BIM (preferred).

Additional Information :

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time