Senior Cost Manager

AESG is currently recruiting a Senior Cost Manager to join our cost management team to work on a project in a regional area in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role will be remotely located at the project office and meals and accommodation will provided to the successful candidate on top of the salary.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our client, and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

The successful candidate will have experience working as part of a dedicated consultancy team delivering successful cost management services on a giga project. The role will offer significant opportunities for progression and career development. You will need to demonstrate relevant and recent experience with appropriately sized projects as well as the ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS background, a solid understanding of numerous design standards, and the ability to communicate advice appropriately and effectively. MRICS achievement or aspiration is preferred but not necessarily mandatory for the right individual.

We require candidates with strong cost planning and value engineering experience in the following sectors:

• Hotels

• Residential

• Civil works and infrastructure

• Roads

JOB PURPOSE

• Day-to-day management of AESG Cost Management project delivery and resource management.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

• BSc or MSc in a Quantity Surveying or Contracts related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of working experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and expert Excel skills.
• Measurement and CostX superuser.
• Strong understanding of Construction costs in KSA.

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Significant experience and advanced competencies.
• Able to work independently on complex tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients.
• Delivering projects, commissions, and professional assignments.
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects, liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control.
• Undertaking cost management services with limited supervision.
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in the cost management of projects.
• Ensure effective interaction between the cost management team and the operational teams.
• Carry out cost management including forecasting.
• Prepare cost estimates of project design stages.
• Monitor the contract's final cost estimates.
• Review, negotiate, and prepare claim settlements.
• Prepare the Final Account with all supporting documentation.
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills -
  Delegate tasks, provide feedback, and develop coaching abilities. Responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of the teams' operations and performance.
• Communication / Collaboration -
  Collaborate on projects, share insights, and coordinate efforts across departments. Handle disagreements or conflicts within teams or on projects constructively. Excellent communication and listening skills. Set realistic expectations. Understand the importance of tailoring communication style to different audiences. High proficiency of English spoken and written skills.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise -
  Undertake more intricate tasks and projects, applying knowledge to solve practical problems. Showcasing analytical prowess and capacity to independently carry out tasks. Demonstrating strong commitment to learning and continually expanding their knowledge base.
• Creativity / Innovation -
  Staying informed about the latest developments with industry technological advancements. Organise workshops or initiatives to foster creativity.
• Client Focus / Relationship Building -
  Ability to independently represent the company in a Client facing role and manage Client satisfaction.
• Strategic Vision / Planning -
  Actively contribute to the larger picture. Buy-in to corporate and divisional strategy. Ability to assist various divisions in developing business opportunities.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

• Time Management / Planning -
  Monitor progress and time taken to complete tasks to ensure tasks completion stays on track. Balance the time spent on activities, understanding and prioritising the urgency of tasks. Forecasts issues that will hinder the accomplishment of tasks. Effectively handling multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership -
  Demonstrated industry experience on a wide range of related project types, proven ability to efficiently manage project deadlines. Begin to establish the credibility as emerging thought leaders.
• Project Management / Operational Delivery -
  Ability to independently manage the delivery of smaller projects ($50k) in a Client facing role. Strong knowledge of technical discipline with experience in executing previous projects to a high level of independence.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience -
  Commence taking on elements of team management in sub projects. Demonstratable experience in managing small team of 2 or more, on live projects, or mentoring junior team members / graduates. Uphold AESG Core Values.
• Commercial Acumen / Business Development -
  Manage commercials on project delivery with support from more senior team members. Assist in creation and delivery of proposals.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making -
  May take on roles that involve coordinating tasks and solving specific problems within their areas of responsibility. Developing more advanced problem-solving skills, such as root cause analysis, and become proficient at making decisions that impact their immediate teams.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance -
  Specialising in roles related to employee-centric practices. Actively coordinate efforts to enhance employee experience, such as planning & executing recognition programs, conducting surveys, and organising employee well-being initiatives. Identifies external regulations that can impact the organization.
• Upholding AESG Core Values -
  Upholding AESG Core Values such as: Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.