Assistant Cost Manager (Saudi National)

Role Purpose

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.