The cost manager reports to the Project Director/Manager and liaises with all other Cost Management, Unit members. Coordinate with clients senior representatives, Contractors, Subcontractors, Government Agencies, and Consultants as necessary.
Support Project Director in establishing and then implement department policies, goals, objectives, and procedures as approved by the Project Director.
Support and participation in preparing the projects budgets and five-year plan and updating it annually.
Support and participate in preparing the annual project budget plan and submitting it to the Ministry of Finance to approve the annual budget.
Review the estimated cost of projects before the bidding phase.
Develop and follow up on invoicing and payments processes.
Managing the projects change management process, review and audit claims process.
Manage and sustain the projects cost data using the appropriate Project Management Information System (PMIS).
Participate in the process of monitoring the project, report and manage project dashboards.
Review projects cash flow and recommends best practice for planning and updating.
Represent the department in management meetings as necessary.
Coordinate with client departments and divisions in the implementation of the current and future deliverables and initiatives.
Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to projects.
Monitor projects cash flow and advise departments of any deviation in plans and provide input and feedback to rectify deviations.
Coordinate and responsible for developing related reports for inclusion in the Unified Monthly Report prepared by Cost Management Department.
Establish, measure, and report the achievement of department goals and targets, KPIs and performance.
Assist the Director in identifying gaps in knowledge and skillsets of staff and implementation of appropriate training.
