Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, with specialization or extensive experience in cost control or quantity surveying. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience in infrastructure projects are highly desirable.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Construction
Job overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a senior cost engineer. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of our exciting large-scale mixed-use development project. The senior cost engineer will play a vital role in ensuring effective cost control, budget monitoring, and overall financial management of the project.
Key responsibilities
Cost control & budget monitoring: Oversee and manage the project's cost control processes, ensuring adherence to the approved budget.
Forecasting & cost reporting: Prepare and submit regular cost reports, providing accurate forecasts and financial updates to the project team.
Variation cost evaluation: Analyze and assess variation orders, ensuring they are within the project's financial scope and budget.
Cash flow monitoring: Monitor and manage the project's cash flow, ensuring timely payments and financial stability.
Commercial team coordination: Collaborate closely with the commercial team to align cost control strategies and ensure smooth project execution.
Contracts team coordination: Work with the contracts team to review and negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Planning team coordination: Collaborate with the planning team to integrate cost control measures into the project's overall planning and scheduling.
Risk assessment: Identify and assess financial risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on the project's budget.
Value engineering: Implement value engineering techniques to optimize costs without compromising project quality or scope.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is mandatory.
Specialization or extensive experience in cost control or quantity surveying is essential.
Strong hands-on experience in cost management can be considered in lieu of formal specialization.
PMP certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
Cost control or estimation courses are preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of cost management principles.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 is highly desirable for effective project planning and control.
Experience in infrastructure projects, particularly in roads, utilities, networks, and earthworks, is highly preferred.
Familiarity with multi-package environments is a strong advantage, ensuring effective coordination and cost control across various project packages.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating complex cost data and making informed decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with various project teams.
About the Company
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services.
We are the 3rd largest project and construction management firm in the U.S., as featured in Building Design + Construction magazine. We are also ranked as the 7th largest overall program management firm in the world by Engineering News-Record magazine. Our team has participated in more than 90,000 project assignments with a total construction value of over $1 trillion.
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