Senior Estimating Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                            

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Leads and manages cost estimation teams in Neom’s corporate Cost Estimation division
• Ensures accurate, effective and timely Capital and Operational cost estimates
• Coordinates and controls the management of cost estimation activity across Neom
• Development and stewardship of a corporate cost database, benchmarking and related information
• Development of datasets and systems for efficient generation of cost estimates, and
• Develops and maintains estimating procedures and ensures their compatibility with the estimating database and contracting strategy.
   

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Senior Estimating Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure Main Contract and Subcontracts are correctly administered, including agreement to the variations to the scope of work.
• Leads, manages and evaluates the performance of Cost Estimation, team members and coordinates their work
• Plans and schedules Cost Estimation and related activities
• Develops, executes and manages Estimation methods, processes, procedures and estimation requests
• Oversees cost benchmarking exercises, development and maintenance of a database of all consultant, vendors, contractors and sub-contractors rates (with contracts, quotations and bids)
• Reviews and endorses Company estimates for high value contracts or change orders
• Generates, Supervises and/or Endorses cost estimates (from 50% to 10%+/- estimate)
• Reviews and manages material take offs 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 Neom services, Works and materials procurement
• Proposes and sets up Cost Estimation objectives and KPIs
• Performs any other duties related to Cost Estimation and forecasting.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Wide Experience in Infrastructure Projects covering Roads, Bridges, Master Plans, Hospitals, Hotels, Offices, Residential, Schools, Stadiums, Water supply networks, Sewer
• Networks, Irrigation network, and power generation and distributions.

Experience

• 12+ years proven experience in Cost Estimation or a related area;
•  3+ years in management position in a large company, and;
• 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 type of estimates and methods;
• Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements;
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards e.g. CSI Master Format, BCIS, GIFA;
• Knowledge of ASTM E2516-11 Standard Classification for Cost Estimate Classification System, AACE International Recommended Practice;
• Knowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Software such as Cost X, Aconex, OpenText, Newforma etc;
• Knowledge of Planning and scheduling software, like Primavera, and;
• Knowledge of BIM software and link to material take-off, ability to implement cost data into the 4D/5D BIM model.

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) and Arabic (preferred) languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Project Management, Business Administration.
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields;
• Master’s Degree