Assistant Cost Manager (CSA)
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works.
- Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and management of tendering and procurement activities, including reviewing bids and contractor submissions.
- Monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare regular cost reports to ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and assess variations, change orders, progress claims, and final accounts.
- Support contract administration activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams to resolve commercial and cost-related matters.
- Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support project decision-making and value engineering initiatives.
- Maintain accurate cost records and project documentation.
- Assist senior team members in delivering cost management services across infrastructure, industrial, factory, and commercial building projects.
- Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and project timelines.
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 4-7 years of relevant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial functions for CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) works.
- Experience in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, cost planning, tender management, and procurement activities.
- Good understanding of civil, structural, and architectural construction methodologies and cost drivers across infrastructure, industrial, and commercial building projects.
- Ability to support contract administration, variation management, cost control, and project budgeting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
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