Senior Cost Engineer

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Haram, Giza

Senior Cost Engineer

Full Time

On-site

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Haram, Gizaposted 20 days ago

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Senior Cost Engineer – 5-Star Luxury Hotel Project (Developer Representative)

Job Overview:

Location: Giza, Egypt (Project Site / Developer HQ)
Career Level: Senior Management / Specialist
Experience: 8 – 10 Years
Industry: Real Estate Development / Construction / Hospitality
Reporting To: Commercial Manager / Commercial Director

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to represent the Developer on our flagship 5-Star Hilton Grand Hotel project in Giza. You will lead the financial stewardship across all lifecycle phases—from enabling works and core & shell to luxury fit-outs, specialized MEP, and operator handover.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Budget Control: Manage the project master budget, track committed vs. actual costs (EAC), and develop cash flow forecasts aligned with project schedules and financing strategies.
Procurement & Value Engineering: Benchmark BOQs and tenders for high-value packages (FF&E, OS&E, FOH finishes). Drive Value Engineering to optimize costs while strictly protecting Hilton’s 5-star brand standards.
Change Management & Contract Admin: Evaluate contractor variations, change requests, and EOT claims under FIDIC contracts. Audit and certify Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) based on verified site progress.
Executive Reporting & Close-out: Prepare monthly financial dashboards, risk registers, and contingency drawdown reports for the Board. Negotiate and settle final accounts with tier-one contractors and international consultants.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

Education & Certifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. Professional chartership (RICS / AACE CCP) is highly preferred.
Experience: 8–10 years in cost engineering and commercial management, with at least 5–7 years in a Senior QS role on mega-projects.
Industry Background (Mandatory): Direct experience on the Developer / PMC side for 5-Star Luxury Hotels (commercial experience with brands like Hilton, Marriott, or Four Seasons is required).
Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts, measurement standards (POMI, NRM), advanced Excel, and cost software (CostX, PMWeb, Aconex). Deep understanding of FF&E/OS&E procurement and acoustic/MEP hotel cost drivers.
Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation authority, analytical mindset, executive-level English communication, and high commercial integrity.