Manager - Cost Planning (SPA4-50012856)

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Senior Manager for Cost Planning to lead cost construction budgeting and pre-contract strategies. You will oversee cost plans, benchmarks, and feasibility studies, coordinating with internal units to ensure alignment with strategic goals and stage gates.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in cost planning and GCC construction exposure, with proficiency in Cost Planning software (CostX preferred) and knowledge of IPMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant Cost Planning experience (Cost Planning, Quantity Surveying, Estimating)
• Local GCC experience in GCC construction for 2+ years (preferred)
• Expert with industry standards such as ENRM, CESSM, RIBA, POMI
• Experience on large-scale projects with construction value > 200m SAR
• Familiar with benchmarking costs and design; KSA/Middle East experience preferred
• Able to convey information; limited audience adaptation experience
• Proficient in Cost Planning Software; CostX preferable

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning: proactively plan costs, value optimization, align with budget and project goals
• Cost Consultant Management: review cost plans for accuracy and design alignment
• Standards: adhere to IPMS guidelines and Qiddiya policies and templates
• Business Units: provide internal updates on construction costs and design metrics
• Benchmarking: integrate design metrics with cost positions across project phases
• Feasibility: assess cost feasibility requirements

Skills

Cost Planning

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Benchmarking

Design cost optimization

Tools

CostX

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for an experienced and analytical individual to join our team as Senior Manager - Cost Planning. This role play an essential part in our mission to establish a world-class entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for building up construction costs, devising and overseeing pre contract cost management strategies and ensuring that all financial aspects of our projects are aligned with the overall budget and strategic goals of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Cost Planning:Take a proactive approach to cost planning byunderstandingcost vs. value equation, ensuringoptimalfinancial outcomes without compromising project goals

Cost Consultant Management:Oversee the monthly tracker for scope and cost movements frompreviousphases andassistin reviewing cost planssubmittedby Cost Consultants for accuracy and design alignment. Monitor and analyze design efficiencies as the project progresses, ensuring that the 3rd party Cost Consultant adheres to the defined scope of work, guidelines, and procedures.

Standards:Ensure strict adherence to defined policies and processes, whilemaintaininga thorough understanding of IPMS measurement guidelines. Demonstrate familiarity withQiddiya'sestablished policies, processes, and templates.

Business Units:Provide internal updates to your Business Unit on the status of construction costs and design metrics. Ensure representation during internal reviews tofacilitateprogress and successfully pass through Stage Gates.

Benchmarking:Understanding ofbenchmarkingto effectively integrate design metrics with cost positions, ensuring assurance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Feasibility:Awareness of feasibility requirements with regards to cost planning.

• 5-7 years relevant Cost Planning Experience (Cost Planning, Quantity Surveying, Estimating)
• Local GCC ExperienceWorked in Local (GCC) Construction industry for 2 years or more (preferred)
• Expert with industry standardsegNRM, CESSM, RIBA, POMI, etc.
• Experience in working on large scale projects with Construction Value greater than:200mSAR
• Familiar with benchmarking cost and design.Experiencewith costs/benchmarking in KSA or Middle East is preferable
• Basic ability to convey information. Limited experience in adapting messages for different audiences
• Strong Understanding: Proficient in using Cost Planning Software and aware of its application,CostXis preferable.