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About the role:
We are currently looking for a Cost Manager to work on one of our projects in Marsa Matrouh.
What this role involves:
Provide support to cost and commercial leadership in the delivery of pre and post contract services.
Manage and update project budgets.
Provide pre contract cost management including:
Prepare and present cost plans for the various work stages including pre-tender estimates on mega schemes for primary and secondary infrastructure, various types of hospitality, residential, recreational, commercial assets. Advise on project construction costs, risks and contingencies, and construction inflation.
Prepare cashflow forecasts in line with development master schedules.
Participate in meetings and workshops with Clients and design consultants and advise on cost of various design alternatives.
Review detailed quantity measurements, BOQs compilation in accordance with approved method of measurement (such as POMI, CESSM, NRM, etc.), including preliminaries and general requirements.
Prepare vendor prequalification documentation and score vendor submissions from financial/cost aspect in line with Client’s requirements.
Prepare tender documents in line with Client’s requirements and provide responses to tenderers’ commercial queries.
Participate and provide cost input for value engineering workshops at the various design stages.
Review tender returns and prepare commercial tender evaluation including spike/low rates, side-by-side comparisons, and for compliance with tender requirements where required by the Client.
Assist client in negotiations with preferred bidders.
Prepare notice of award / letter of acceptance.
Compile Contract Documents.
Desired skills and experience:
University degree in subject matter (eg; BSc Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent)
9+ years of experience in Cost Management
Expertise in reviewing Interim Payment Certificates
Proficiency in handling escalation and fluctuation matters
Other skills and experience should include:
In-depth understanding of FIDIC contracts
Mastery of change procedures and proposal requests
Skill in reviewing and evaluating variation orders
Strong grasp of current market rates
Capability to manage multiple contracts within a single project
Proficiency in cost reporting and cash flow management
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
MRICS would be advantageous 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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