100000006363.Senior Cost and Estimation Engineer

Qatar Foundation International; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to interpret OPRs and prepare accurate cost estimates and ROM budgets for major infrastructure projects in Doha. You will establish baselines, support value engineering, and provide input on risk analysis and tender preparation.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in quantity surveying or civil engineering, 6–8 years in cost management, and proficiency in Primavera, Excel, and cost databases; MRICS/FRICS are preferred.

Job description

• Interpret the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) to prepare accurate cost estimates and ROM budgets


• Establish cost baselines in coordination with the Project Manager and Planning team


• Provide input into value engineering and risk analysis to support cost optimization


• Provide updated cost data, benchmarks, and market rates to support tender preparation


• Evaluate financial and commercial submissions of bids for completeness, accuracy, and compliance


• Review and validate BOQs and cost breakdowns submitted by consultants and contractors


• Monitor project cost performance against approved budgets and commitments


• Review and certify interim payment applications based on verified progress and contract terms


• Assess variation claims and prepare detailed cost impact analyses


• Forecast final project costs and identify potential overruns based on actual trends


• Verify quantities, measurements, and progress data against approved drawings and site records


• Review and endorse consultant and contractor cost reports and cash flow updates


• Maintain cost databases, historical benchmarks, and unit rate libraries


• Participate in claims assessment and negotiation with consultants and contractors


• Maintain and update the variation register to track all approved and pending changes


• Review and finalize the Statement of Final Account for completed projects


• Ensure all cost records and close-out documents are archived


• Provide cost data for CPD dashboards and executive reports


• Ensure consistent cost management standards, templates, and reporting formats across all projects


• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, PMCM, End-users to align cost, and risk data


• Ensure compliance with CPD procedures, QF financial policies, FIDIC, and audits


• Support development of cost KPis and performance indicators


• Maintain an awareness of QF policies and procedures, incorporate enhancements, and ensure compliance


• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Manager

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or Cost Management.


• Full-time work experience for 6-8 years in project cost management, preferred to have 5+ years in a client or PMC role.


• Robust experience in managing complex, large-scale infrastructure and superstructure projects.


• Strong analytical, and cost estimating skills to meet the required project target


• Ability to oversee multiple projects at once, to resolve conflicts via negotiations, and to effectively communicate with senior management


• Must have a solid grasp of basic, as well as many advanced, cost management principles; experience successfully applying and advancing those principles is required


• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely Arabic proficiency is an advantaqe


• Knowledge FIDIC contracts, schedule risk, tender planning, and progress certification.


• Proficiency in Primavera cost estimation software, advanced Excel, and cost database tools.


• Certifications (Preferred) MRICS, FRICS, or equivalent professional accreditation.