Senior Estimating Manager

Neom - Saudi - NEOM

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

 

Post date: 07 Rabi al-awwal 1446 - Today
Publisher: Neom Jobs
Post date: 07 Rabi al-awwal 1446 - Today
Publisher: Neom Jobs