Cost Manager

**Job Purpose** The Cost Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive cost management and commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from pre\-contract planning and estimating through procurement, construction, and final account. The role will support the successful delivery of major building and mixed\-use developments, ensuring effective cost control, accurate forecasting, and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities* Lead and manage cost management activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through construction and close\-out. * Develop and maintain project budgets, cost plans, estimates, and cash flow forecasts. * Review design development and assess the cost implications of design changes, value engineering, and project requirements. * Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, quantity take\-offs, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and tender documentation. * Monitor project expenditure, commitments, variations, and forecast final costs against approved budgets. * Provide regular cost reports, financial analysis, and commercial advice to the Project Director and senior management. * Manage the evaluation and reporting of change orders, variations, claims, and potential commercial risks. * Support procurement and tendering activities, including tender analysis, bid evaluation, and commercial recommendations. * Review contractor and consultant payment applications and ensure valuations are properly assessed and supported. * Identify cost risks and opportunities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. * Lead value engineering exercises to optimize project costs while maintaining quality, functionality, and design objectives. * Coordinate closely with Project Controls, Planning, Commercial, Design, Procurement, and Construction teams. * Ensure compliance with project procedures, contractual requirements, and established cost management standards. * Support final account settlement and project close\-out. * Mentor and provide technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors and junior cost management professionals. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in **Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline**. * **8–10 years of relevant cost management/quantity surveying experience**. * Previous experience working for a **PMC, consultancy, or cost management organization** is strongly preferred. * Proven experience on **mega projects**, particularly large\-scale **buildings, mixed\-use developments, commercial, hospitality, residential, or master\-planned developments**. * Strong knowledge of pre\-contract and post\-contract cost management. * Experience in cost planning, estimating, budgeting, procurement, tender evaluation, cost reporting, change management, and final accounts. * Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, and claims/variations. * Proficiency in cost management and quantity surveying software, as well as Microsoft Office. * Excellent analytical, communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced, multidisciplinary project environment. Preferred Candidate Profile* **Saudi Nationals are strongly preferred.** * Candidates with experience working on **Saudi giga projects or other major developments in the Kingdom** will be highly regarded. * Professional certification or membership such as **RICS, AIQS, CIOB, or equivalent** is advantageous. * Strong PMC/client\-side experience with exposure to complex, high\-value building and mixed\-use projects is preferred.