Cost Manager – Major Highways Project

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager for the overall estimating, cost control and coordination of the project.

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Developing and maintaining estimating and cost control and reporting standards and procedures.
• Preparation and maintenance of the project cost break down structure, budget and integrated cost report and cash flow.
• Establishment and maintenance of a program cost benchmarking database.
• Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors cost reports and cash flows.
• Preparation of monthly and weekly reports.
• Preparing and making presentations.

• BSc in related subject or equivalent experience.
• MRICS or equivalent.
• 10 years post graduate experience.
• Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities.
• Experience in conceptual estimating, cost planning, financial accounting, expenditure profiling, cost reporting and forecasting costs at completion.
• Ability effectively monitor and analyse cost, identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Experienced user of MS Office, advanced MS Excel user and Primavera Contracts Manager.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Previous experience in the Middle East is an advantage.