Cost Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Initiation

Rate Cards and Provisional Contracts Review

• Communicates and highlights the Budget Monitoring Tracker, Rate Cards, General Construction Works Provisional Contract to Budget /Audit Head.

Budget Preparation

Assists the Budget Head on below tasks:

Creation of Initial Budget

• Participates in meetings related to pre-construction activities (Coordinating Division,

Internal & External Relationships)

• Reviews Initial Budget prepared for New Development projects including Redevelopment and Improvement projects based on Design's conceptual/schematic plan for Division Head and Management approval.

Review of Detailed Budget

• Reviews and validates the Detailed Budget prior recommending approval of Division Head.

Cost Control Management

Requisition for Budget Movement

• Assists in the analysis and evaluation of request for Budget Movement in terms of applicability, completeness and validity prior to endorsement to head.

Audit

• Assists in the reviews of the cost performance comparison prepared by the Cost Engineer (CE) prior to Budget/Audit Head's approval
• Plans and implements audit processes and policies
• Prepares reports of found oversights or miscalculations, documents the results of audit evaluations and presents the findings to immediate head

Parametric Costs

• Reviews of the Parametric Costs yearly (for New Mall Development, Redevelopment and Improvements)

Risk Management

• Identifies the potential project and contract risks/issues and recommends possible solutions
• Understands the process and utilizes the standard techniques and tools in risk identification and analysis
• Mitigates risks concerning cost and time in a particular project

Technology Proficiency (product knowledge on SAP, MTWO, SAP HANA)

SAP Creation and Uploading

• Validates the creation and uploading requests vis-a-vis Approved Budget

Regulatory Compliance (Policy Making & Implementation)

• Drafts Policies and Memos necessary for system and process improvement
• Coordinates with policy making body (BPSG, QMS, and or Policy In-charge per Division) for the implementation of the policies and memos

Team Management

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Direct Reports

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional license relevant to the field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Master's degree in a related field is an advantage
• COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) certification is an advantage
• Proficient in English communication and writing
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Management and leadership capabilities