Senior Cost Manager (Saudi National)

Job Description

The opportunityProject: This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost modeling and benchmarking dashboards.
• Undertaking viability studies and cost estimating throughout the design stages with an emphasis on cost control and design to budget.
• Feeding into the rate database by undertaking market research where necessary to support the accuracy of estimating.
• Undertaking pioneering and value engineering studies at key stages of design development.
• Undertaking benchmarking of projects including cost and parametric elements.
• Preparing the documentation for tendering.
• Evaluating tender returns and preparation of the tender reports.
• Undertaking the valuation of contractors monthly applications including measured works, preliminaries, materials on site, etc.
• Managing Assessment and evaluation of variations including the ability to negotiate and agree with the contractor, including the preparation of full substantiating documentation.
• Maintaining the change management log.
• Supporting the review/analysis of quantum for contractors claims.
• Ensuring compliance with all QA/QC requirements.

About youYou have a degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent. You are proficient in estimating/billing software such as CostX. You are familiar with the main measurement rules applicable to the MENA region, particularly CESMM3/4 and FIDIC contracts. You are highly competent in measuring quantities for input into cost models, cost plans, cost estimates, and bills of quantities using both traditional and digital methods. You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships, and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer. Apply now for a confidential discussion. #LI-Hybrid

Keyskills :
Change ManagementReportsApplicationsEstimatingCost ManagementQuantity SurveyingValue EngineeringCost ControlEvaluatingDocumentationBenchmarkingTenderingBudgetAnalysisValuationComplianceTenderMarket ResearchNegotiateDesignli-hybrid

About Company

Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose - to redefine the boundaries of ambition - is the reason we do it. We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. Its the reason why we continue to grow and its the secret to how weve built some of the worlds most renowned buildings. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team.You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here .