Senior Cost Manager

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

• Degree qualification
• Middle East experience
• Full life cycle, major project experience
• MRICS or relevant professional membership

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.
• Provides leadership to managers & professionals.
• Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the 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 to agree with the contractor.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issuing 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.
• Manages cost consultant, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational.
• Manages & provides leadership to a team of managers and professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
• Provides performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages & influences key/senior 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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