About the Role

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to leading cost management and quantity surveying functions, ensuring effective commercial control and project profitability. The Senior Cost Manager will also oversee quality assurance and explore emerging AI solutions to enhance business activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and quantity surveying functions to ensure commercial control and project profitability.
• Manage quantity surveying activities, including accurate measurements, valuations, and contract compliance.
• Support project delivery by coordinating with design, engineering, planning, procurement, and finance teams.
• Oversee contract administration to minimize commercial disputes and ensure contractual compliance.
• Prepare cost and commercial reports, along with cost analyses, to support management decision-making and client reporting.
• Lead and develop the Quantity Surveying (QS) team to improve performance and consistency.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Specifications functions to ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI solutions to improve the effectiveness of business activities.

Cost Management and Quantity Surveying Oversight

This role involves direct leadership in financial control and measurement, including:

• Reviewing cost reports and forecasts, monitoring project budgets and cost performance, and controlling project commercial risks.
• Reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and quantity take-offs, verifying interim payments and variations, and monitoring contractual obligations.
• Supervising QS team activities, providing technical guidance, and supporting team development.

Project Support and Contract Administration

The Senior Cost Manager will ensure seamless project execution and robust contract management by:

• Attending coordination meetings, aligning commercial and project requirements, and resolving commercial issues.
• Reviewing contracts and claims, evaluating change orders, and supporting dispute resolution processes.

Quality Assurance and AI Integration

A critical aspect of this position is maintaining quality standards and driving technological advancement:

• Preparing, reviewing, and approving technical specifications and QA/QC plans, monitoring compliance with quality standards, and coordinating to resolve non-conformances.
• Supporting audits and quality reviews to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing AI-powered cost intelligence tools for project cost analysis, optimization, and improved budgeting accuracy.
• Leveraging AI to enhance cost estimation, quantity surveying, cost control, commercial reporting, predictive cost analytics, and financial risk insights.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing teams and functions within a project environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial control, project profitability, and contract administration principles.
• Experience with quality assurance processes and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with or a keen interest in evaluating and adopting AI solutions for business improvement.