Lead Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Tabuk; Remote; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Lead Cost Managers to join their dynamic team in Tabuk, KSA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties across various sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, and energy. You will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, conducting feasibility studies, and managing tender processes while interfacing with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cost consultancy with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to lead teams effectively. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to impactful projects in a remote working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a consultancy.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties.
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Leading a cost management team and ensuring accountability.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Quantity Surveying

Change Management

Client Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

BSc in related subject

Professional membership (MRICS)

Job description

NB: This role will be based in a remote location

Our pipeline of upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia is strong and we are looking for Lead Cost Managers with both infrastructure / real estate / Energy & Natural resources experience to join our team in Tabuk, KSA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line manager.
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place.
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities.

Key Experience Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of and experience in the real estate / infrastructure / energy / natural resources sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
• Excellent measurement capability for infrastructure/building works, accuracy and efficiency are essential.
• Experience of interim applications, change management, variation valuation and extension of time claims.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles, professional approach and confidence in presenting to clients, other consultants and project stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• BSc in related subject or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years in relevant work experience, ideally in a consultancy.
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS.
• Experience in the Middle East is preferable.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to manage teams of between 5 and 10.
• Must be able to present and communicate effectively and represent a stand-alone package of works.
• Must be a self-starter who is proactive in the resolution of programme wide issues.

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Keywords

• Lead Cost Manager