The Cost & Estimation Manager will lead and manage cost estimation and quantity surveying teams for AICCO & will be operating from YANBU controlling the projects across KSA . This will consist of ensuring accurate, effective, and timely operational cost estimates, coordinating and controlling the management of cost estimation activity across the project. Key accountabilities & Activities • Leads, manages, and evaluates the performance of Cost Estimation, team members and coordinates their work. • Managing Cost estimates for Oil & Gas Projects / Petrochemical Projects / Construction of New Production facilities • Plans and schedules Cost Estimation and related activities. • Develops, executes, and manages Estimation methods, procedures, and estimation requests. • Oversees cost benchmarking exercises, development, and maintenance of a database of all consultants, vendors, contractors and sub-contractors’ rates (with contracts, quotations and bids). • Reviews all estimates for high value contracts or change orders. • Generates, Supervises and/or Endorses cost estimates (10%+/- estimate). • Reviews and manage material take off from design drawings as part of the cost estimation process. • Reviews and advises on project cost schedules to see they are in-line with Company agreed benchmarks. • Assures value for money on all services, Works, and materials procurement. • Proposes and sets up Cost Estimation & Cost Control objectives and KPIs. • Performs any other duties related to Cost Estimation and forecasting. • Ensure procedures & furnish the details to the Finace for preparing the cost reports. • Development and stewardship of a Cost database, benchmarking, and related information. • Development of datasets and systems for efficient generation of cost estimates. • Ensures the estimating procedures are incorporated and ensures their compatibility with the estimating database and contracting strategy. • Co-ordination through THE LINE Stakeholders the implementation of Budgets and Quantities assigned with Work Orders / Service Orders / RFP’s & PR’s • Actively engage with Cost Management & Finance Team to track Annual budgeting. • Reviews of the Cost Estimates v Assigned Budget • Change Management and Budget Forecasting Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience • 12+ years proven experience in Cost Estimation or a related area. • 3+ years in management position • Experience in KSA/GCC region (highly recommended) Knowledge • Knowledge of Project and construction market in terms of contractors, suppliers and cost management. • Strong Knowledge/experience in estimation and quantity surveying. • Strong knowledge of various types of estimates and methods. • Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements. • Comprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards • Knowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Skills • Strong communication, leadership, planning and organization skills. • Excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets, and Proficiency in English (required) Candidates must have one or more of the following Certifications/ Education: • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields. • Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Membership in professional associations e.g. AACE, RICS or similar (advantage).
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