Cost Manager - Pre Contract

Role overview

Cost management and analysis

• Manage cost planning, estimating, budget development, and tender documentation using industry-standard methods of measurement.
• Analyse preliminaries, overheads, material costs, and site-specific requirements; assess risks and develop contingency budgets.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions and value engineering to optimize budgets without compromising quality or compliance.

Reporting and project coordination

• Prepare cost reports identifying budget deviations and recommending corrective action.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the pre-contract phase.
• Use tools such as CostX for cost planning and infrastructure cost modelling.
• Analyse local benchmarks, market conditions, and infrastructure cost drivers; align strategies with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of cost management experience focused on pre-contract activities.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is preferred.
• Proven project cost management ability, client-facing experience, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiarity with UAE or similar-region cost benchmarks and market conditions.

Technical skills and competencies

• Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, tender documentation, and methods of measurement.
• Competency with CostX or similar cost measurement software; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to analyse and present cost data, strategies, and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; understanding of value engineering, risk assessment, and contingency budget management.