Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Preparation of initial Order of Cost Estimate to establish project budget.
• Development of the initial cost estimate at concept stage to produce Concept Design estimate
• Prepare Preliminary Cost estimate in accordance within prescribed standards and procedures
• Prepare  tender bill of quantities and associated pricing documents for inclusion in tender documentation
• Prepare Pre-Tender Estimate of the works
• Carrying out tender evaluation and preparing tender reports
• Review of Bonds and Insurances as submitted by the Contractor
• Checking contractor’s application and preparing interim payment certificates
• Checking and agreeing with a recommendation for payment, the contractor’s final account
• Evaluating proposed variations to contract with respect to financial impact on the contract
• Attend meetings as required
• Prepare regular cost reports as required
• Liaising between contractor and other consultants to ensure timely delivery of service

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience
• 5 years experience in working on civil engineering/building projects, 1 year of which should be in the Middle East.
• Must be familiar with FIDIC forms of contracts
• Must have outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English
• Must be a proactive team player but also able to work on own initiative
• Must be able to work both independently with a proactive approach and collaboratively as part of a multi-cultural team.
• Should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.