Senior Cost Manager (Post - Contract)
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About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager for post-contract services in Dubai. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, 8+ years of cost management experience in UAE construction, and expertise in FIDIC contracts.
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Responsibilities
- Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects
- Administer post contract services and manage interim applications, monitor post contract costs, and analyse actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs
- Deal effectively with post contract cost variances and manage change control processes, including valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims
- Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
- Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance
- Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with FIDIC procedures
- Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally
- Lead and mentor junior cost analysts, providing guidance on cost management methodologies, contract administration, and best practices
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post contract administration, or similar financial management roles within construction, engineering, or project based environments
- Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is highly preferred
- Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control methodologies, and financial interpretation
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualisation
- Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements, particularly FIDIC standard form contracts
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
- Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts
- Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment
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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, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Job Description
- Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place across all project stages
- Administer post contract services and manage interim applications, monitor post contract costs, and analyse actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Deal effectively with post contract cost variances and manage change control processes, including the valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims, with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification
- Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
- Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance before approval, and produce post contract and ad hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial information
- Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC procedures
- Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally
- Lead and mentor junior cost analysts, providing guidance on cost management methodologies, contract administration, and best practices
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post contract administration, or similar financial management roles within construction, engineering, or project based environments
- Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is highly preferred
- Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control methodologies, and financial interpretation
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualisation
- Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements, particularly FIDIC standard form contracts
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts
- Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment
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