Assistant Cost Manager

Overview

Working with Knight Frank as an Assistant Cost Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing financial aspects of construction projects. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess strong construction industry knowledge, exceptional financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives within budgetary constraints.

This position is linked to an existing project located in a remote area, and applicants must be prepared and willing to work in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial services in the delivery of pre- and post-contract projects.
• Deliver post-contract duties including payment certification and cost reporting.
• Manage and update project budgets and issue client cost reports.
• Take suitable commercial meeting minutes.
• Work closely with clients, design teams and contractors to optimize solutions.
• Provide regular reports and analysis to management and clients regarding project performance.
• Work pre-contract including reviewing detailed measurements and sections of BOQs, handling tender query responses, managing the PQQ process with support and input into value engineering at each design stage.
• Work post-contract including contract administration, conducting site surveys with project teams, preparing cash flow reports, drafting monthly payment recommendations and weekly commercial dashboards, managing variations and assisting in closing out projects and claims and variations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in cost management, or a related role, preferably within a similar industry, with a track record of delivering high quality services from project inception to completion. Experience working pre- and post-contract in project and/or program delivery teams desired.
• Thorough knowledge of project procurement and differing routes available.
• Familiarity with construction costs, materials, building regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Ability to work through periods of high workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
• Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (Knight Frank internal systems).
• Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired but not essential.
• Software: CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs to an advanced level.
• Language skills: Fluency in Arabic and English, written and verbal.
• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank has grown to become the world's largest privately owned global property agency and consultancy. Headquartered in London with 388 offices, employing more than 16,000 people, spanning six continents, Knight Frank provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in global residential and commercial property advisory services.

Knight Frank Middle East provides integrated residential and commercial real estate transaction, consultancy, and management services with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo. The MENA region also comprises the continent of Africa where there are boundless career opportunities via our network in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.