Associate / Lead Cost Manager – Saudi National
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About the Role
Mace is seeking a Lead Cost Manager for a large multipurpose venue project in Riyadh. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and team management. Requires 14+ years of experience including 5+ years leading project cost teams.
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Responsibilities
- Advises on procurement strategies, contract selection, and procurement reporting while applying value management techniques
- Leads estimating and cost planning activities, owning and presenting final cost plans to stakeholders
- Manages end to end procurement processes, including prequalification, tendering, evaluation, contractor selection, and contract preparation
- Develops and maintains strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery
- Oversees preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, licences, valuations, cost checking, and financial reporting
- Directs cost control activities, managing design changes, contract awards, construction costs, client charges, claims, and final account negotiations
- Ensures contractual compliance through the administration of practical completion, defects liability, final completion certificates, and associated approvals
- Leads and develops high performing teams through performance management, coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and support for net zero carbon objectives
Requirements
- Minimum 14 years relevant experience in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, including 5+ years leading project cost teams
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Project Overview
- A Large multipurpose Venue for long term use as a versatile hub for sports, entertainment, and community events in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Advises on procurement strategies, contract selection, and procurement reporting while applying value management techniques to optimise project outcomes.
- Leads estimating and cost planning activities, owning and presenting final cost plans to stakeholders.
- Manages end to end procurement processes, including prequalification, tendering, evaluation, contractor selection, and contract preparation.
- Develops and maintains strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery.
- Oversees preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, licences, valuations, cost checking, and financial reporting.
- Directs cost control activities, managing design changes, contract awards, construction costs, client charges, claims, and final account negotiations.
- Ensures contractual compliance through the administration of practical completion, defects liability, final completion certificates, and associated approvals.
- Leads and develops high performing teams through performance management, coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and support for net zero carbon objectives.
You’ll Need To Have
- Minimum 14 years relevant experience in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, including 5+ years leading project cost teams.
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