Lead Cost Manager (Estimation / Cost Control) - Arabic Speaker
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Lead Cost Manager with fluent Arabic to oversee cost estimation, cost control, and financial management for projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing cost strategies, managing budgets, leading a team, and engaging with clients.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed cost estimates for projects from feasibility through to tendering
- Prepare comprehensive estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports, and tender reports
- Present cost related information and commercial strategies to clients and stakeholders
- Oversee cost control processes and implement cost management strategies to optimize project profitability
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and manage interim payment processing
- Analyse project costs, identify variances, and prepare comprehensive cost forecasts and commercial reports
- Lead and mentor the cost management team
- Conduct contract cost analysis and review contractual terms to identify cost implications
- Manage cost management software systems and maintain professional standards in documentation
- Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and other departments to ensure cost objectives are met
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 15 years' professional experience in cost estimation, cost control, or project cost management
- Fluent Arabic (written and verbal) and English language proficiency
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent
- Expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, variance analysis, and financial interpretation
- Advanced knowledge of cost estimation methodologies and cost control techniques
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail
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Company Overview
- Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
- We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver impactful projects.
- Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Lead Cost Manager with fluent Arabic language capabilities to join our organisation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- In this leadership role, you will oversee all cost estimation, cost control, and financial management activities for our projects.
- You will be responsible for developing comprehensive cost strategies, managing project budgets, and ensuring cost efficiency across all operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed cost estimates for projects from feasibility through to tendering, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational standards and client requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports, and tender reports for clients and senior management.
- Present cost related information and commercial strategies confidently to clients, other consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Oversee cost control processes and implement cost management strategies to optimise project profitability and minimise budget overruns, with particular focus on Real Estate and Property sector projects.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, manage interim payment processing, and ensure timely and accurate cost reporting with full data integrity.
- Analyse project costs, identify variances, and prepare comprehensive cost forecasts and commercial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Lead and mentor the cost management team, providing guidance on estimation techniques, cost control methodologies, and best practices within professional cost consultancy standards.
- Conduct contract cost analysis and review contractual terms to identify cost implications, commercial opportunities, and savings potential.
- Manage cost management software systems and maintain professional standards in all cost control documentation and reporting.
- Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and other departments to ensure cost objectives are met and organisational policies are upheld.
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years' professional experience in cost estimation, cost control, or project cost management.
- Fluent Arabic (written and verbal) and English language proficiency.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent.
- Expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, variance analysis, and financial interpretation.
- Advanced knowledge of cost estimation methodologies and cost control techniques.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in large scale construction or engineering project environments.
- Knowledge of project finance management and risk assessment in cost control.
- Project management certification or relevant professional credentials.
- Prior UAE construction industry experience.
Additional Information
- It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.
- Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
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