Cost Manager - Electrical /Mechanical Engineer

Gleeds Construction Consultancy -
Maadi, CairoPosted 3 years ago

124Applicants for1 open position

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Cost Manager responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Cleints' relationships.
Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Clients’ requirements.
Managing specific tasks on projects and deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
Cost planning.
Cost-in-use studies.
Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
Settling final accounts.
Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
Producing and presenting reports to Clients.
Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects.

Sound experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Rivet.
Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
Ability to work as part of a team.