Senior Cost / Estimating Manager
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About the Role
Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is t.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the cost control activities on projects, ensuring that all costs are tracked, reported, and controlled in line with the project budget
- Develop and maintain cost control systems, including cost reports, forecasts, and change management procedures
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to review cost data, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns
- Provide monthly and quarterly cost reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost variance
- Track and report on project performance against the approved budget and schedule, identifying areas for improvement and corrective action
- Perform cost analysis to support project decisions, including evaluating alternative cost scenarios, conducting risk analysis, and providing cost forecasting
- Support the preparation of project proposals and budgets by providing accurate cost estimates and assessing financial risks
- Analyze and manage project change orders, ensuring that all changes are documented and their financial impact is accurately reflected in the project budget
- Assist in negotiating and managing contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints
- Review and approve contractor invoices, ensuring that all costs are legitimate and within the agreed terms
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards in all cost control activities
- Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts
Requirements
- 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or similar industry
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, finance, accounting, or related technical fields
- Strong understanding of project cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control procedures
- Demonstrated experience with cost control software and financial reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Excel, SAP)
- Proven track record in managing project budgets, identifying cost discrepancies, and providing corrective actions
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present financial information to clients and senior management
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fast paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Company Overview
- Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East.
- Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in.
- We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Senior Cost / Estimating Manager to support our diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, technology, and construction.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the cost control activities on projects, ensuring that all costs are tracked, reported, and controlled in line with the project budget.
- Develop and maintain cost control systems, including cost reports, forecasts, and change management procedures.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to review cost data, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns.
- Provide monthly and quarterly cost reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost variance.
- Track and report on project performance against the approved budget and schedule, identifying areas for improvement and corrective action.
- Perform cost analysis to support project decisions, including evaluating alternative cost scenarios, conducting risk analysis, and providing cost forecasting.
- Support the preparation of project proposals and budgets by providing accurate cost estimates and assessing financial risks.
- Analyze and manage project change orders, ensuring that all changes are documented and their financial impact is accurately reflected in the project budget.
- Assist in negotiating and managing contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
- Review and approve contractor invoices, ensuring that all costs are legitimate and within the agreed terms.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards in all cost control activities.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or similar industry.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, finance, accounting, or related technical fields.
- Strong understanding of project cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with cost control software and financial reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Excel, SAP).
- Proven track record in managing project budgets, identifying cost discrepancies, and providing corrective actions.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present financial information to clients and senior management.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Finance, or related fields.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification.
- Experience with earned value management (EVM) and risk management processes.
- Experience working on large scale projects or with international teams.
- Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.
Position Details
- Primary Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Position: Senior Cost / Estimating Manager.
- Position Classification: Salary based full time regular hours.
Productivity Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Primavera P6
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
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