Cost Manager AL Dhafra Region)

Position Summary:

Responsible for end-to-end cost management across pre- and post-contract stages including budgeting estimating cost control reporting and final accounts in line with FIDIC contracts. Oversees variations EOTs claims progress payments and supports dispute resolution while ensuring financial compliance with contracts drawings and specifications. Reviews BOQs consultant/contractor estimates and validates change requests to maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts. Identifies cost risks develops mitigation strategies and delivers timely financial reports to senior management and project teams. Ensures full compliance with Hill Internationals quality environmental safety and occupational health policies across all project activities.

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.