Leads and manages cost estimation teams in NEOM's corporate Cost Estimation division;
Ensures accurate, effective and timely Capital and Operational cost estimates for all projected works at NEOM;
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;
Dev elops and maintains estimating procedures and ensures their compatibility with the estimating database and contracting strategy.
Key Accountabilities & Activities
Establishes Cost Estimation department within NEOM Engineering & Technical Services organization;
Leads, manages and evaluates the performance of Cost Estimation department, team members and coordinates all 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 consultants, vendors, contractors and sub-contractors rates (with contracts, quotations and bids).
Reviews and endorses Company estimates for any high value contract or change order;
Generates, Supervises and/or Endorses Utilities and Infrastructure cost estimates (from 40 % 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.
Background, Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience
10+ years proven experience in Cost Estimation or a related area on a large and complex project;
5+ years in management position in a large and established 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 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 organizational skills;
Excellent analytical skills with ability to analyze large and complex data and worksheets, and;
Proficiency in English (required)
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).
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