Cost Manager

The Role

The Cost Manager will be expected to perform all typical day-to-day tasks in relation to providing cost management services, ranging from measurement, estimating, payment valuations, procurement, variation assessment etc. The CM will also be expected to have a high level of communication skills, capable of being a client’s main point-of-contact and having the ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

· Establish the way of recording details and monitor the day works recording and process.

· Lead in the preparation of variation orders.

· Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.

· Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.

· Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.

· Prepare financial statements for monthly report.

· Audit payments to Contractors.

· Check and record measurements of completed work.

· Monitor contracts final cost estimates.

· Maintain expenditure records.

· Review, negotiate and prepare claim settlements

· Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.

· Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.

· Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.

· Performing risk, value management and cost control.

· Advising on procurement strategy.

· Identifying, analyzing and developing responses to commercial risks.

· Preparing and analyzing costings for tenders.

· Allocating work to subcontractors.

· Providing advice on contractual claims.

· Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports.

· Valuing completed work and arranging payments.

· Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.

· Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level Ensure accurate cash flow reporting and forecasting takes place.

· Actively seek to improve processes and procedures

· Ensure that good client relationships are maintained

· Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting internal relationships

· Ensure effective interaction between the cost management team and the operational site teams

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field with 5+ years demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying preferably in the Gulf region

· Qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor by a recognized international body, ideally with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred but not mandatory.

· Extensive experience in preparing bills of quantities, cost estimates, and the management of claims required.

· Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors,

· Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis Must have a sound knowledge of contractual relationships.

· Computer literate and able to maintain records, generate reports and use any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.

· Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent team player whilst also able to work independently on own initiative

· Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines.

· Proactive and willing to learn

· Attention to detail