Cost Management Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cost Manager for a major mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia. The role includes managing teams, overseeing contract administration, and ensuring effective cost control. Candidates must have strong commercial management experience and be eligible for visa requirements in Saudi Arabia. The company promotes an inclusive environment and is flexible regarding work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Mentorship and coaching opportunities

Diverse working environment

Safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management and contract management.
• Knowledge of risk management and change control is essential.
• Experience with various forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost management services from contract signature to project completion.
• Supervise a team and prepare contract documents.

Skills

Commercial management

Risk management

Change control management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia

Experience in managing high-valued projects

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical construction expertise and consultancy delivery experience to unlock the potential in every person and project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provides cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors.
• Supervises daily activities of a team of professionals.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of construction works or services contracts.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Manages a team of professional roles (may include support roles), driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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