Lead Cost Manager for Mega Building Projects

JASARA Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company is seeking a Cost Manager to oversee cost control and commercial performance across major building and mixed-use developments in Saudi Arabia. You will lead cost management activities from concept through close-out, develop budgets, estimates, cash flows, and provide regular financial insight to executives.

The role requires strong experience in mega projects, pre/post-contract cost management, and proficiency with BoQ/tender documentation, with a focus on value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of cost management/quantity surveying experience.
• Experience with mega projects including large-scale buildings and mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract cost management and variations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities across the full project lifecycle from concept to close-out.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, estimates and cash flow forecasts.
• Review design development and assess cost implications of design changes and value engineering.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, BoQs and tender documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure, variations and forecast final costs against budgets.
• Provide regular cost reports, financial analysis and commercial advice to senior management.
• Manage evaluation of change orders, variations, claims and risks.
• Support procurement and tendering activities including tender analysis and recommendations.
• Review contractor and consultant payment applications and ensure valuations are supported.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead value engineering to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with Project Controls, Planning, Commercial, Design, Procurement and Construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with cost management standards.
• Support final account settlement and project close-out.
• Mentor and guide Quantity Surveyors and junior staff.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Cost software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

BoQ software

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

JASARA Program Management Company is seeking a Cost Manager to oversee cost control and commercial performance across major building and mixed-use developments in Saudi Arabia. You will lead cost management activities from concept through close-out, develop budgets, estimates, cash flows, and provide regular financial insight to executives.

The role requires strong experience in mega projects, pre/post-contract cost management, and proficiency with BoQ/tender documentation, with a focus on value