Senior Cost Engineer
- أبو ظبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
ResponsibilitiesOur newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Cost Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.We envisage success in this role to include;
- Prepare and present detailed budget estimates utilizing benchmarked data, ensuring adherence to value engineering principles and risk management best practices.
- Establish and update a comprehensive benchmarking database to track costs and performance metrics at both regional and international levels.
- Actively facilitate and contribute to Value Engineering workshops, identifying and recommending economic solutions that align with project goals.
- Attend and contribute to cost meetings, providing expert advice on construction costs and related commercial issues to stakeholders.
- Conduct regular site visits to familiarize with project conditions, assess work progress, and provide actionable recommendations based on site characteristics.
- Review project designs and initiate timely cost planning processes, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.
- Lead efforts in continuous improvement by employing cost engineering techniques to identify inefficiencies and implement cost optimization measures.
- Monitor and analyze economic trends, assessing their impact on project costs and identifying associated risks.
- Ensure the application of standardized and professional cost engineering management processes and practices across all projects.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop accurate forecasts of project costs, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
- Review and assess Change Notices and Claims, providing recommendations and evaluations to support effective cost management.
- Define and gather essential cost-related information from contractors and suppliers for all contracts within the project program.
- Review and verify contractor payment applications and invoices, assisting in their submission for financial control and approval.
- Monitor, prepare, and report on cash flow forecasts in alignment with project schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal customers, management, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the integrity of cost and estimation processes.
- We are specifically seeking candidates who are currently based in the UAE.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry in the UAE is required, with a proven background in working on warehouses, light industrial units, and infrastructure projects.
- Strong background in cost management and estimation within the construction sector.
- Membership with a recognized professional management institution is preferred.
- Proven experience in estimating multi-project programs in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Thorough understanding of market costs related to labour, plant, and materials in the UAE; international experience is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project.