Assistant Cost Manager

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Role Purpose: 

We are currently looking for an Assistant Cost Manager in one of our projects in Marsa Matrouh. 

What this job involves 

• Excellent Take-Off skills required, from both an accuracy and speed perspective.  
• Preparation of Budget / pre-contract cost estimates and various stages’ cost plans as required.
• Preparation of Tender Evaluation Reports.
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• Preparation of pre-tender cost estimates.
• Reviewing and negotiating prices with Contractors.
• Preparation of contract documents.
• Reviewing monthly payment valuations.
• Managing the project’s change control of all additional works as required.
• Pricing and checking additional works / post-contract cost estimates as required and reviewing their validation / quantification process.
• Reviewing costing’s in conjunction with budgets.
• Preparation of Final Accounts.
• Participating in the Cost reporting process of the project.
• Attending site meetings as required.
• Attending design team meetings as required.
• Be a strong team player but demonstrate the ability to take a leadership role as part of personal development planning.
• Represent the company in a professional and diligent manner.

Desired skills and experience for this 

• 3+ years of working experience in Cost Management
• Knowledge of change procedures and proposal requests
• Assist for reviewing and evaluating variation orders
• Knowledge of current market rates
• Capability to work on multiple contracts within a single project
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word

Key Competencies 

• Strong knowledge and track record in the application of IT based solutions.  
• Software skills required in Auto CAD and Microsoft Office.
• Software skills in Cost Estimation and Quantity Surveying software like CostX, Plan Swift or Bluebeam or Candy, would be advantageous. 
• Degree in related subject (BSc Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent).
• Associate / Member RICS or in process would be advantageous.
• Experience preferably in the Construction, Fit-out and/or Renovation projects.
• Experience preferably in the Middle East but not essential.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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