Strategic Cost Planning Lead for Master Development

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Cost Planning to lead cost planning and oversight for major construction projects in Saudi Arabia. You will manage cost plans, review third-party inputs, and ensure alignment with budgets and strategic goals.

The role requires a strong background in cost planning, quantity surveying, and benchmarking, with familiarity in CostX and IPMS guidelines. GCC experience and a track record on large-scale projects are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant Cost Planning Experience (Cost Planning, Quantity Surveying, Estimating).
• Local GCC Experience Worked in Local (GCC) Construction industry for 2 years or more (preferred).
• Expert with industry standards eg NRM, CESSM, RIBA, POMI, etc.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning: Take a proactive approach to cost planning by understanding cost vs. value equation, ensuring optimal financial outcomes without compromising project goals.
• Cost Consultant Management: Oversee the monthly tracker for scope and cost movements from previous phases and assist in reviewing cost plans submitted by Cost Consultants for accuracy and design alignment.
• Standards: Ensure strict adherence to defined policies and processes, while maintaining a thorough understanding of IPMS measurement guidelines.
• Business Units: Provide internal updates to your Business Unit on the status of construction costs and design metrics.
• Benchmarking: Understanding of benchmarking to 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.

Skills

Cost planning

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Benchmarking

CostX

Tools

CostX

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Senior Manager - Cost Planning to lead cost planning and oversight for major construction projects in Saudi Arabia. You will manage cost plans, review third-party inputs, and ensure alignment with budgets and strategic goals.

The role requires a strong background in cost planning, quantity surveying, and benchmarking, with familiarity in CostX and IPMS guidelines. GCC experience and a track record on large-scale projects are highly valued.