Senior / Lead Cost Manager (Pre - Contract)

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget
• Review and analyze project costs including Preliminaries Overheads and materials
• Ensure compliance with industry standards client requirements and regulatory bodies
• Mentor and train junior cost managers
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in cost management, with a strong focus on pre-contract.Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of local cost benchmarks.
• UAE market experience is mandatory.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation.
• Ability to present cost strategies and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of various methods of measurement (e.g., NRM, POMI, CESMM).
• Skilled in measurement software such as CostX or similar.
• Leadership:
• Ability to lead cost management activities across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

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