Associate Cost Manager

at  AECOM

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This role as an Associate within the AECOM Abu Dhabi pre-contact team will provide the right individual an environment which they can thrive and develop into a leader for the future. Working across a wide range of projects and end markets, will give the candidate exposure to many asset types, procurement routes and major Abu Dhabi Clients.
As a Associate, you will be expected to plan work requested by other senior staff members and coordinate with Leadership to meet the timescales requested or advise where the timescales cannot be met and suggest mitigation strategies.
Whilst pre-contract biased, there will be some exposure to post contract works and experience in the construction phase will be beneficial.
In addition to the delivery of projects, the Associate will undertake line management of team members and be involved in bidding, resourcing and project finances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in this field
• Must have a QS or Engineering or similar degree
• Must have pre-contract experience within a consultancy
• Must have extensive exposure to Cost Planning at all stages.
• RICS membership.
• Experience in operational aspects of a business is beneficial.
• Must have a QS or Engineering or similar degree
  Additional Information

• Undertakes delivery of projects across the full spectrum of cost management activities under minimal direction and while managing a team.
• Engaging with Clients and being the main point of contract across a variety of complex projects.
• Accountable for briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
• Leading deliverables such as Feasibility estimates, cost plans, procurement & tendering, and contract awards.
• Leading a Team to carry out Measurement Activities within the Office.
• Leading value engineering and value management initiatives.
• Leading by example and creating a inclusive work environment.
• Ability to develop and understand benchmarking data
• Manages the resources on a project and within the established budget.
• Monitors and manages the performance of Project Surveyors and other direct reports.
• Ensures all deliverables comply with the AECOM Project Delivery System.
• Coordinating with Senior Staff to allocate adequate resources to complete tasks to the timescale required.
• Under limited supervision, normally receives little instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. .
  Qualifications