Senior Cost Planning Lead for Major Development

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Cost Planning to lead construction cost planning and pre-contract cost strategies for a world-class entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia.

You will oversee cost consultants, ensure policy adherence, and provide updates to business units while guiding the project through Stage Gates with benchmarking of costs and designs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cost planning experience in construction.
• Experience with GCC construction markets is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of NR, NRM, RIBA, POMI or equivalent standards.
• Experience on large-scale projects with construction value above SAR 200m.
• Ability to convey complex cost information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning activities and align with project budgets and goals.
• Oversee cost tracker for scope and movements from prior phases and review consultant plans.
• Ensure adherence to IPMS measurement guidelines and company templates.
• Provide internal updates to business units and support Stage Gate approvals.
• Benchmark design metrics with cost positions to ensure project assurance.

Skills

Cost Planning

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Benchmarking

Communication

Tools

CostX

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Cost Planning to lead construction cost planning and pre-contract cost strategies for a world-class entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia.

You will oversee cost consultants, ensure policy adherence, and provide updates to business units while guiding the project through Stage Gates with benchmarking of costs and designs.