Senior Cost Manager - Infrastructure Work at Hill International, Inc.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Estimating, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, FIDIC Contracts, Civil Infrastructure, Client Relationships, Interpersonal Skills, Teamworking Skills, Dispute Resolution, Change Requests, Variation Orders, Final Accounts, Quality Assurance

Industry

Construction

Description

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 claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com General Description of Role and Responsibilities: Develope and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting. Review construction project activities, variations, and submits them for Management approval. Ensure procedures for cost estimating and control for variations are included in tender specifications (pre-contract stage). Oversee post-contract activities, including payment applications, variations, EOT claims, support in dispute resolution, and final accounts, often using FIDIC contracts. Deliver accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis to senior management and project teams. Identify cost risks and support mitigation strategies. Review cost estimates from Consultants/Contractors for compliance with agreements, contract drawings, specifications, and company requirements. Review Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors for accuracy in accordance with drawings and specifications. Verify and update project control budgets for Management approval. Prepare and review final project cost forecasts, including variations and commitments. Maintain and Update cost data to evaluate submitted cost estimates by Contractors/Consultant. Review final cost reports, asset registers, and project close-out reports for compliance with contract requirements. Review and certify progress payments with the project team. Validate and prepare Change Requests, Variation Orders, Claims, and related documents. Perform other similar or related duties, as assigned. Ensure overall compliance with Hill International Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies and Procedures. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Bachelors degree in Engineering, QS, or a relevant field. 10 - 12 years of relevant experience. Must have prior UAE region experience Chartered QS certification preferred. Knowledge of costs and FIDIC. Proven experience in medium to large-scale civil infrastructure projects in the UAE/Middle East. Strong understanding of contracts and financial controls Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills. Ability to develop strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Manager will develop and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting, while overseeing post-contract activities including payment applications and variations. They will also deliver accurate cost reports and forecasts to senior management and project teams.