OVERVIEW

Position

Senior Estimating Manager

Position Code

Reports to

Cost Estimations Director

Direct Reports

Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Specialists

Department

Engineering Standards & Compliance

Division/Sector

Cost Estimation

Sector

N/A

Job Family

Role Purpose

• 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• 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, and;
• Performs any other duties related to Cost Estimation and forecasting.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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 Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields;
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Economics or related field (preferred), and;
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Membership in professional associations e.g. AACE, RICS or similar (advantage).

KEY STAKEHOLDERS/MAIN CONTACTS

Internal

External

• Executive Director Engineering Standards & Compliance
• Cost Estimations Director
• Neom Procurement team
• Neom Commercial and Project Controls teams
• Neom financial planning department
• Sector Heads and other budget holders
• Own team and other teams/all staff across NEOM

• Regulatory/Government bodies
• Cost Consultants
• Vendors and Suppliers
• Contractors
• Other external entities and organizations