Assistant Cost Manager Infrastructure Works

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develope and maintain systems for budgeting cost control estimating and reporting.
• Review construction project activities variations and submits them for Management approval.
• Ensure procedures for cost estimating and control for variations are included in tender specifications (pre-contract stage).

• Oversee post-contract activities including payment applications variations EOT claims support in dispute resolution and final accounts often using FIDIC contracts.
• Deliver accurate cost reports forecasts and financial analysis to senior management and project teams.
• Identify cost risks and support mitigation strategies.

• Review cost estimates from Consultants/Contractors for compliance with agreements contract drawings specifications and company requirements.
• Review Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors for accuracy in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Verify and update project control budgets for Management approval.
• Prepare and review final project cost forecasts including variations and commitments.
• Maintain and Update cost data to evaluate submitted cost estimates by Contractors/Consultant.
• Review final cost reports asset registers and project close-out reports for compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and certify progress payments with the project team.
• Validate and prepare Change Requests Variation Orders Claims and related documents.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.
• Ensure overall compliance with Hill International Quality Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering QS or a relevant field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have prior UAE region experience
• Chartered QS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of costs and FIDIC.
• Proven experience in medium to large-scale civil infrastructure projects in the UAE/Middle East.
• Strong understanding of contracts and financial controls
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.