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cost estimating manager

J10 Consulting

The Role
 Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a seasoned Cost Control and Estimation Manager to join their team in Dubai working on major new hospitality, residential and mall projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Cost Control and Estimation Manager, seasoned in cost software including CCS (essential) and working on major new build & refurbishment projects in the UAE up to AED 1 billion in value and have worked for recognised main contracting companies previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client. Key Responsibilities: • Providing leadership and direction to a team of cost engineers and quantity surveyors. • The incumbent will drive, manage and lead the project budgets, forecasting, monitoring expenditures, providing accurate insights and collaboration to Project Commercial Managers & Project Directors. • Proven experience in cost control management across both pre- and post-contract within the construction industry. • Experience in cost control management in construction field, Project cost monitoring and control, • Cost Reporting and forecasting, Change management and variations control. • Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for all project phases, including pre-contract feasibility studies, tender evaluations, and detailed cost breakdowns for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). • Analyze and evaluate contractor bids and proposals to identify potential cost risks and opportunities. • Develop and maintain the project budget and cost control plan. • Monitor and track project expenditures against the budget, identifying variances and proposing corrective actions. • Prepare cost reports for Project Management and other stakeholders, highlighting cost trends and potential budget overruns. • Manage and control project change orders and their cost implications. • Provide cost estimating and analysis support for claims and variations. • Stay updated on market trends and cost data relevant to the project scope. • Collaborate effectively with project engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
 
Requirements
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<li>Degree Educated _ BSc Quantity Surveying or a background in Finance • 10 Years Post Graduate Experience Minimum - ideally at least 2 in a main contracting company. • Demonstrated expertise in preparing pre-contract estimates (feasibility studies, tender evaluations) and post-contract cost breakdowns (BOQ). • Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies and construction pricing practices. • Experience with cost control software and cost estimating tools including CCS (essential) Build Smart, Excel • Excellent analytical and price negotiation skills • Knowledge of local UAE supply chain & regulations • In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts. • Possess a broad contract knowledge and awareness</li>
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About the company
 J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.

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Al Tayer Stocks - Building & Interior Divisions

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 To assist Estimating Manager in preparing a realistic and competitive estimate of the cost of labor and material required for the project, in order to enable the senior management to evaluate the economic viability and decide upon the participation in the tender
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential roles and responsibilities
 
 
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 Procure labor cost, material cost from within the company, vets the price quotations to arrive at competitive labor and material cost to be submitted to management for their perusal and decision
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 Prepare upon award of the project a summary of the job including cost of labor, material, quantity and quality of the material required strictly as per the specification of the client to ensure that they are as per the prescribed parameters
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 Assist Estimating Manager, in implementing strategies and plans to ensure that estimating process takes place in most professional and cost-effective manner, in coordination with Quantity Surveying department
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 Finalize tender using the CCS
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 Prepare estimates, for the QS, to obtain the approval of the client/consultant of the variation in the labor and material cost arising out of a change in drawing proposed by the client.
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 Prepare BOQs from drawings, price and submit to the Estimating Manager for approval
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 Assist the Chief Estimator in drafting a final report on pre and post completion cost so as to enable the management to assess the profitability on the job
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 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 6 plus years of experience with about 4-5 years&rsquo; experience in a large building construction or fit out division.
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 Higher Diploma/ Bachelor in QS
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