Director- Cost Planning. CDU7

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• 1. **Qiddiya Approach**: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya Cost Planning Approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.
• 2. **Cost Optimization**: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management.
• 3. **Collaboration**: Work closely with Business Units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment.
• 4. **Team Leadership:** Manage and develop the Cost Planning Team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning.
• 5. **Consultant Management**: Oversee the Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews.
• 6. **Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• 7. **Project Leadership:** Take the lead in cost planning for other Business Units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding Project Managers on design functionality.
• 8. **Value Engineering:** Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process.
• 9. **Networking**: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the Cost Planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business.
• 10. **Commercial Acumen**: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line.
• 11. **Continuous Improvement**: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent.
• **Requirements*** Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Experience

• 20+ years in the Construction Industry
• In Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying
• Has managed large value risk projects
• Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in Cost Planning and Estimating
• Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor

Personal Attributes

• High output orientation and drive
• Considered decision making and influencing skills.
• Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues.
• Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills.
• To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships.
• Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes.
• Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change