Assistant Cost Manager (Saudi National)

About This Role

Department: Cost Management Department

Company: Takamul Project Management Company (PMC)

Role Purpose

The Assistant Cost Manager will support the delivery of pre-contract and post-contract cost management services, including quantity take-off, cost planning, change management, and reporting.

The role will also contribute to lifecycle costing (LCC) and cost analysis, supporting senior team members in developing cost models aligned with clients requirements for whole-life cost management and financial decision support .

Key Responsibilities

1. Quantity Take-Off & Measurement

• Prepare quantities from 2D drawings and 3D/BIM models
• Assist in development of Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Ensure measurement complies with international standards (NRM / POMI / CESMM as applicable)

2. Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in pre-tender estimates and Cost plans at different design stages
• Support development of benchmarking data and cost databases
• Contribute to cost comparisons and option studies

3. Post-Contract Cost Management

• Assist in Valuation of work done, review of contractor payment applications and variation measurement and pricing
• Support cost reporting and change management processes.

4. Lifecycle Costing Support

• Support senior team in collecting data for lifecycle cost models and assisting in operating cost breakdowns (maintenance, utilities, FM services)
• Assist in preparing CAPEX vs OPEX comparisons

5. Data Management & Benchmarking

• Maintain structured cost databases
• Collect and organize market rates, supplier quotations, historical project cost data
• Support development of cost benchmarks for KSA market

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare cost reports, measurement sheets and support documentation for estimates
• Ensure documentation is accurate, traceable and audit-compliant

7. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with design teams, senior cost managers, contractors and suppliers
• Support internal and client meetings through data preparation, meeting minutes and follow-up actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost estimation management for relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance technical and financial considerations.