Cost Manager

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is seeking a highly talented Cost Manager to support finance and invoicing work within their Operations Management team. The role involves managing cost controls for small to medium-sized projects, requiring extensive experience and knowledge in project controls and the ability to supervise a team. Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience are necessary for this position. The firm promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in cost management.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Basic engineering knowledge in Cost Control in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost management controls for projects.
• Interface with clients and provide statistical reports.
• Oversee a team of Cost Control Engineers/Specialists.

Skills

Cost Control

Project Controls Software

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Cost Manager – Qiddiya Delivery Partner

Parsons is looking for a highly talented Cost Manager to join our Qiddiya Delivery Partner team! In this role you will get to work as part of our SAPL team supporting our Finance and Invoicing work within the Operations Management team.

Position Overview

Develops, manages, and/or executes all phases of the cost management/controls effort (planning/scheduling and cost analysis). Typically manages small to medium-sized projects. The incumbent utilizes widely diversified knowledge of project controls activities and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.
• Manages a team of Cost Control Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
• Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis.
• Participates in business development efforts by gathering and presenting a variety of background data. May be required to make informal or formal presentations.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience) and 10+ years of related experience, as well as some experience in a supervisory capacity.

Skills / Competencies

Requires basic engineering knowledge in Cost Control in the electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity, as well as thorough knowledge of industry practices is required. Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Additional Information

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