Director- Cost Planning. CDU7

Position Overview

The Cost Planning Director will play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Qiddiya Approach for Cost Management, ensuring that projects are delivered with optimal value and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Qiddiya Approach: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya Cost Planning Approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.
2. Cost Optimization: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with Business Units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment.
4. Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Cost Planning Team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning.
5. Consultant Management: Oversee the Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Project Leadership: Take the lead in cost planning for other Business Units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding Project Managers on design functionality.
8. Value Engineering: Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process.
9. Networking: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the Cost Planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business.
10. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line.
11. Continuous Improvement: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Experience

• 20+ years in the Construction Industry
• In Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying
• Has managed large value risk projects
• Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in Cost Planning and Estimating
• Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor

Personal Attributes

• High output orientation and drive
• Considered decision making and influencing skills.
• Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues.
• Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills.
• To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships.
• Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes.
• Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change