Senior Cost Engineer

**Requisition ID**:284111**
- ** Relocation Authorized**:National/International - Single**:

- ** Telework Type**:Full-Time Office/Project**:

- ** Work Location**:Riyadh**

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**Project Overview**:
Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. As we consider the future of aviation globally and in the GCC, we are very enthusiastic about the future of aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

**Job Summary**:

- Coordinate with the Cost Estimation Team
- Takes the lead in the implementation, administration and maintaining project cost control system to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts.
- Ensures accurate, effective and reliable cost assessments for project control.
- Ensures compliance with cost control procedure in the execution of project activities

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Reviewing and understanding all relevant project documents relating to cost control of allocated projects
- Reviewing project timesheets and the allocation of man hours against pre-approved work orders or estimated hours at completion on a timely manner
- Reviewing cost commitment and expenditure information for input to computerized cost control and reporting system
- Producing cost status reports and advising management of any forecast cost overruns; Maintaining accessible cost control registers and dashboards
- Assists in the preparation and review of Company estimates
- Assures value for money on all Neom services, Works and materials procurement
- Follows project cost control objectives and KPIs and Performs any other duties as directed by the Senior Manager

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields, 10 to 15+ years’ proven experience in project cost control and engineering or a related area;
- 5 years in project cost control and engineering position in a large company

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:

- 10 to 15+ years’ proven experience in project cost control and engineering or a related area
- 5 years in project cost control and engineering position in a large company & Experience in KSA/GCC region (highly recommended)
- Knowledge of Project and construction market in terms of contractors, suppliers and cost management
- Knowledge/experience in project cost control engineering and quantity surveying
- Knowledge of various type of estimates and methods
- Knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards e.g. CSI Master Format, BCIS, GIFA
- Knowledge of ASTM E2516-11 Standard Classification for Cost Estimate Classification System, AACE International Recommended Practice
- Knowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Software such as Aconex, OpenText, Newforma etc
- Knowledge of Planning and scheduling software, like Primavera
- Knowledge of BIM software and link to material take-off, ability to implement cost data into the 4D/5D BIM model.
- Strong communication, leadership, planning and organization Skills
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets.
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Economics or related field (advantage)
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Membership in professional associations e.g. AACE, RICS or similar (advantage).

**Total Rewards/Benefits**:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our