Cost Manager (Construction & Quantity Surveying)

Drive large-scale real estate and urban development projects and shape the future of cities with us. Whether in mixed-use developments, commercial districts, residential communities, or large-scale urban regeneration projects, our projects create sustainable and future-proof environments for people and businesses.

For the successful delivery of a demanding and complex urban development and infrastructure project, we are looking for a Cost Manager to join our team in Dubai.

This position offers a broad exposure to project delivery, combining cost planning, cost management and selected quantity surveying activities across multiple project phases. We are looking for a hands-on and adaptable professional who enjoys contributing beyond a narrowly defined role, takes ownership and is keen to continuously learn while building a long-term career within a growing and collaborative team.

• Independently prepare investment cost estimates, cost plans and detailed cost calculations based on building type benchmarks, cost elements, trade cost indicators and unit rates across all project phases.
• Perform quantity take-offs and quantity analyses, including BIM-based and manual measurement extraction, as the foundation for reliable cost planning and forecasting.
• Review, validate and challenge cost calculations, estimates and commercial submissions prepared by contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project cost tracking, including budgets, commitments, expenditures, change orders and construction progress.
• Develop model-based cost forecasts, cash flow projections and portfolio cost outlooks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cost evaluations within change management, risk and opportunity assessments, and support investment decisions through commercial analysis and decision papers.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives to achieve project cost targets while balancing quality, schedule and project objectives.
• Prepare financial analyses, reporting and management dashboards while coordinating cost-related topics with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management or a comparable qualification
• Initial to several years of professional experience in cost calculation, cost management, project controls or commercial project management within the construction or real estate industry
• Good understanding of construction cost planning, cost controlling, forecasting and reporting with exposure to local construction cost structures and market practices
• Confident use of Excel and cost management, project controls or commercial management software
• Hands-on, flexible and proactive mindset with the willingness to contribute across a broad range of commercial and project-related topics beyond purely cost management activities
• Very good English skills combined with a structured, reliable and collaborative way of working
• UAE driving licence required

• Benefiting from our global expertise and gain insights into managing international real estate developments
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health by providing a premium level of health insurance
• A work environment that enthusiastically embraces and supports innovative ideas and sustainable practices
• Beyond the standard, we offer an attractive annual leave allowance
• Enjoy a culture of flat hierarchies, fostering open communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to achieving goals together