Senior Cost Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:Coordinate with the Cost Estimation TeamTakes 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 activitiesMajor Responsibilities:Reviewing and understanding all relevant project documents relating to cost control of allocated projectsReviewing project timesheets and the allocation of man hours against pre-approved work orders or estimated hours at completion on a timely mannerReviewing payment application or invoices and making recommendation; Establishing project control budgets based on approved project cost estimateReviewing cost commitment and expenditure information for input to computerized cost control and reporting systemProducing cost status reports and advising management of any forecast cost overruns; Maintaining accessible cost control registers and dashboardsAssists in the preparation and review of Company estimatesAssures value for money on all Neom services, Works and materials procurementFollows project cost control objectives and KPIs and Performs any other duties as directed by the Senior ManagerEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelors 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 companyRequired Knowledge and Skills:10 to 15+ years’ proven experience in project cost control and engineering or a related area5 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 managementKnowledge/experience in project cost control engineering and quantity surveyingKnowledge of various type of estimates and methodsKnowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirementsComprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards e.g. CSI Master Format, BCIS, GIFAKnowledge of ASTM E2516-11 Standard Classification for Cost Estimate Classification System, AACE International Recommended PracticeKnowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Software such as Aconex, OpenText, Newforma etcKnowledge of Planning and scheduling software, like PrimaveraKnowledge 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 SkillsExcellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets.Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fieldsMaster’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).You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position

Keyskills :
experience in project cost control engineering and quantity surveying