Cost Manager – Major Highways Project

NSR Associates; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for major civil infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing estimating and cost control while ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Middle East, a strong grasp of engineering principles, and proficiency in essential tools like MS Excel and Primavera. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and professionalism, and take the next step in your career while contributing to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of postgraduate experience in cost control and estimating.
• Sound knowledge of civil and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in cost management.
• Prepare project cost breakdowns and cash flow reports.

Skills

Cost Control

Estimating

Budget Management

Cost Reporting

Financial Accounting

Trend Analysis

Report Writing

Education

BSc in a related subject

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Primavera Contracts Manager

Job description

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager for the overall estimating, cost control, and coordination of the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
2. Develop and maintain estimating, cost control, and reporting standards and procedures.
3. Prepare and maintain the project cost breakdown structure, budget, integrated cost report, and cash flow.
4. Establish and maintain a program cost benchmarking database.
5. Analyse and report on consultants' and contractors' cost reports and cash flows.
6. Prepare monthly and weekly reports.
7. Make presentations as required.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in a related subject or equivalent experience.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience.
• Sound knowledge of engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities.
• Experience in conceptual estimating, cost planning, financial accounting, expenditure profiling, cost reporting, and forecasting costs at completion.
• Ability to monitor and analyse costs, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficient in MS Office, advanced MS Excel, and Primavera Contracts Manager.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is advantageous.

About The Company

At NSR, we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. We build personal relationships and understand our clients' specific requirements, striving to match people to the right roles.

The partners at NSR have always dealt with people openly and honestly. As a company, we are committed to finding the right opportunities for individuals to advance their careers worldwide.

We operate on the principle that every person we work with is a potential client. This approach has proven beneficial, as many individuals we have represented have approached NSR to recruit for them as clients after working with us as candidates.