Cost Manager
Turner & Townsend
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
Cost Managers support our commission leads in varying types and sizes of projects either in the pre-contract estimating stages or post contract on site. Our projects can be complex and of significant size and value.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
- To support the Commission Manager's, taking responsibility for allocated tasks.
- To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation.
- To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion.
- Good knowledge of and experience Civil / Arch /Structure /ID background), preferably MRICS or working towards sitting APC
- Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities.
- Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation.
- Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures.
- Professional approach and confident in performing your role.
- Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and perform well under pressure.
- Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing.
- Experience of high level benchmarks for various asset typologies, building elements and extensive knowledge of the latest market rates.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully working within a measurement and / or post-contract teams.
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance.
- Provide clear, correctly formatted and articulated writing where required for bills of quantities, cost estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports and tender reports.
- Interfacing and effective communication within the team and, where required, the client, contractors and other consultants, at all project stages.
- Working effectively within a measurement team for the production of Bills of Quantities.
- Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable.
- Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced.
- Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports.
- Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment when completing tasks to agreed deadlines.
- A desire to learn and progress your career to the next level.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
- Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in similar roles.
- Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.
- Knowledge of CostX.