Talent Pool - Airport Cost Manager - Middle East Projects

Hill Intl.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international project management firm is seeking an experienced Airport Cost Manager to oversee budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting processes for large-scale airport projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in cost estimation and commercial management. This role demands excellent communication skills and knowledge of international projects, particularly in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in cost control for large-scale projects.
• Experience in monitoring and reviewing cost engineering functions.
• Advanced level knowledge of engineering and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting processes.
• Implements cost management software tools and assesses project variances.
• Prepares and updates cost forecasts to reflect project changes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Commercial management

Cost control

Communication skills

Statistical knowledge

International experience

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Job description

Job Description

The talent pool for Airport Cost Managers supporting Middle East projects includes professionals with strong expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and commercial management for aviation infrastructure. Many candidates bring regional experience and familiarity with FIDIC contracts and large-scale airport developments. Overall, the pipeline is steady, with some gaps in highly specialized candidates with mega-project exposure and advanced cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting processes.
• Implements and manages cost management software tools. Assesses variations in project costs against approved budgets.
• Evaluates the accuracy of cost estimates submitted by design consultants and contractors.
• Prepares and updates cost forecasts to reflect project changes.
• Verifies that cost estimates and expenditures align with contractual agreements and specifications.
• Reviews Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared by design consultants and contractors.
• Validates project control budgets and updates them as needed.
• Reviews final cost reports, assets registers, and project close-out documents.
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for project closeout.
• Understands and adheres to Hill International's QHSE policies, manuals, and procedures.
• Implements QHSE practices within their area of responsibility.
• Collaborates with project teams to address cost-related issues.
• Provides expert advice on cost management strategies.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of cost management practices.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in cost control, including having been in a similar role for large-scale projects.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Statistical knowledge in the areas of sampling distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing.
• Knowledge of personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products. This includes planning and scheduling products independently with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, and engineering design and construction practices.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management is usually acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Experience of working internationally (preference for GCC experience).

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled