Cost Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi Min. Years: 10Min. Degree: Bachelor's Degree Purpose The Cost Manager oversees cost planning, budgeting, and financial management to ensure projects stay within budget. Working in a consultancy environment, the role focuses on quantifications, take-off, elemental costing, cost creation, tendering, project procurement, and contractual compliance while supporting clients with expert cost advice.Job Description Arrange for quantities take-off and quantification of project elements at Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design stages.Awareness of BOQ format and method of measurement; POMI, CESMM, NRM1.Develop and manage cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts for building construction projects.Awareness of cost index, like BCIS, SPONS, and BOQ format.Conduct cost analysis, risk assessments, and value engineering to optimize project expenditures.Prepare and evaluate tender returns, tender documents, procurement strategies, and contractor proposals including preparation of the tender commercial evaluation.Oversee contract administration, including reviewing variations.Awareness and practice of LOA, LOI, conditions of contracts drafting.Provide cost reporting and financial analysis to support informed decision-making.Collaborate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to align cost management strategies with project objectives.Monitor project cash flow, payment certifications, and final account settlements.Support cost control procedures and financial governance throughout project execution.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering with a record of practicing Quantity Surveying from consultant or client side.Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost planning and cost reporting within a consultancy or cost consultancy firm.Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS) preferred.Strong expertise in cost estimation, contract administration, and tendering.Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Plan Swift, Cost X).In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC.Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr