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Experience

10 - 15 Years

Job Location

Other - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversees budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting processes.

  • Implements and manages cost management software tools. Assesses variations in project costs against approved budgets.

  • Evaluates the accuracy of cost estimates submitted by design consultants and contractors.

  • Prepares and updates cost forecasts to reflect project changes.

  • Verifies that cost estimates and expenditures align with contractual agreements and specifications.

  • Reviews the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) prepared by design consultants and contractors.

  • Validates project control budgets and updates them as needed.

  • Reviews final cost reports, asset registers, and project close-out documents.

  • Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for project closeout.

  • Understands and adheres to Hill International's QHSE policies, manuals, and procedures.

  • Implements QHSE practices within their area of responsibility.

  • Collaborates with project teams to address cost-related issues.

  • Provides expert advice on cost management strategies.

  • Contributes to the continuous improvement of cost management practices.

  • Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s in engineering from an accredited university.

  • Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in cost control, including having been in a similar role for large-scale projects.

  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office. 

  • Statistical knowledge in the areas of sampling distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing. 

  • Knowledge of personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products. This includes planning and scheduling products independently with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, and engineering design and construction practices.

  • Skilled in verbal and written communication.

  • Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.

  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management is usually acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

  • Experience of working internationally (preference for GCC experience).

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Construction Cost Manager
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Consultant
  • Estimating Engineer
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Commercial Manager
  • Budget Management
  • Value Engineering

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit Hill international website.

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