Senior Cost Manager MEP

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About the role:

We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Manager MEP to work on a range of high-profile property sector projects across the KSA.

The successful candidates will be responsible for showing high levels of technical capability, sound commercial knowledge and a good understanding of the key drivers for cost and value, capturing and sharing knowledge and driving innovation in service.

What this role involves:

1. Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of pre and post contract services.
2. Manage and update project budgets.
3. Prepare and present cost plans for the various work stages including pre-tender estimates on mega schemes for primary and secondary infrastructure, various types of hospitality, residential, recreational, commercial assets. Advise on project construction costs, risks and contingencies, and construction inflation.
4. Prepare cashflow forecasts in line with development master schedules.
5. Participate in meetings and workshops with Clients and design consultants and advise on cost of various design alternatives.
6. Review detailed quantity measurements, BOQs compilation in accordance with approved method of measurement (such as POMI, CESSM, NRM, etc.), including preliminaries and general requirements.
7. Prepare vendor prequalification documentation and score vendor submissions from financial/cost aspect in line with Client’s requirements.
8. Prepare tender documents in line with Client’s requirements and provide responses to tenderers’ commercial queries.
9. Participate and provide cost input for value engineering workshops at the various design stages.
10. Review tender returns and prepare commercial tender evaluation including spike/low rates, side-by-side comparisons, and for compliance with tender requirements where required by the Client.
11. Assist client in negotiations with preferred bidders.
12. Prepare notice of award / letter of acceptance.
13. Compile Contract Documents.

Desired skills and experience:

1. University degree in subject matter ( eg ; BSc Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent)
2. MRICS would be advantageous but not essential
3. Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD and CostX
4. Excellent pre and post contract technical cost and commercial management skills
5. Excellent prioritization and self-management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Other skills and experience should include:

1. 10+ years of post-qualification experience
2. Good report writing and communication skills.
3. Fluency in English both verbal & written communication.

Location: Riyadh, SAU