Associate Director - Commercial

Turner & Townsend; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Riyadh. This role focuses on cost management across various projects, requiring 12+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a RICS qualification. The successful candidate will manage project strategies and stakeholder engagement while driving business opportunities for the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in construction consulting related to cost engineering.
• Experience managing large-scale or international commercial development projects.
• Proven team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cost strategies at project conception.
• Develop cost plans and contract documentation.
• Manage project information flow and client communications.
• Interface with clients and ensure project progress reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

Professional RICS qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Associate Director for our cost management services across multi-sector projects in Riyadh. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing cost advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
• Develop cost plans and contract documentation including budgetary estimates, bills of quantities and cost optional studies.
• Demonstrated experience across all aspects of cost management on a range of projects from feasibility studies to final account close-out
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate, and prepare tender reports, review contractor valuations and other relevant documentation.
• Motivate team members, and drive towards positive client outcomes and meet deadlines in a fast- paced environment
• Critically analyse, challenge and brainstorm project requirements and deliverables, in order to find creative solutions and alternatives on behalf of clients
• To take line management responsibility as required and advise upon the procurement of resources
• Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Ensure the production of formal project progress and other reports
• Take a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Take responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in construction consulting related to cost engineering, with a professional RICS qualification
• Experience managing large-scale or international commercial development projects
• Proven team management experience
• Strong communication skills - fluent in English

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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