Senior Cost Manager
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About the Role
JLL seeks a Senior Cost Manager for construction projects in Abu Dhabi. You will manage post-contract commercial aspects, cost control, and contract administration. Requires 10+ years post-qualification experience and RICS membership.
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Responsibilities
- Help with post contract commercial management of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget
- Prepare interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Analyze and negotiate contractual claims, providing recommendations to minimize financial risk
- Perform detailed cost analysis and reporting, tracking project costs against budgets
- Administer construction contracts in accordance with applicable standards (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
- Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior management
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of all commercial transactions and correspondence
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field
- Professional membership with RICS or equivalent professional body
- Minimum 10 years' post qualification experience with significant post contract exposure ideally in hospitality projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts
- Experience in managing complex variations and claims
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
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What this job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Cost Manager responsible for managing all post contract commercial aspects of construction projects. The role involves cost control, contract administration, and providing commercial advice to ensure project financial objectives are met.
What your day to day will look like
- Help with post contract commercial management of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget
- Prepare interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Analyze and negotiate contractual claims, providing recommendations to minimize financial risk
- Perform detailed cost analysis and reporting, tracking project costs against budgets
- Administer construction contracts in accordance with applicable standards (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
- Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior management
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of all commercial transactions and correspondence
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field
- Professional membership with RICS or equivalent professional body
- Minimum 10 years' post qualification experience with significant post contract exposure ideally in hospitality projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts
- Experience in managing complex variations and claims
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Proficient in construction measurement and cost control software
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
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