Analytical cost manager
Experienced in high-rise, residential, and commercial building projects across Middle East markets, specializing in cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle. Proven ability to prepare accurate estimates, manage cost reporting, and identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project expenditures. Effective collaborator with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards and compliance with contractual requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Oversees budgeting, cost control, estimating, and reporting processes.
Implements and manages cost management software tools.
Assesses variations in project costs against approved budgets.
Evaluates the accuracy of cost estimates submitted by design consultants and contractors.
Prepares and updates cost forecasts to reflect project changes.
Verifies that cost estimates and expenditures align with contractual agreements and specifications.
Reviews bill of quantities (BOQ) prepared by design consultants and contractors.
Validates project control budgets and updates them as needed.
Reviews final cost reports, asset registers, and project close-out documents.
Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for project closeout.
Understands and adheres to quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) policies, manuals, and procedures.
Implements QHSE practices within their area of responsibility.
Collaborates with project teams to address cost-related issues.
Provides expert advice on cost management strategies.
Contributes to continuous improvement of cost management practices.
Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in cost control including a similar role for large-scale projects.
Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis in the field and the home office.
Statistical knowledge in sampling distributions, probability, and hypothesis testing.
Knowledge of personnel administration and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products independently with minimal supervision.
Skilled in verbal and written communication.
Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Experience working internationally, with preference for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) experience.
About the company:
Hill International provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. The company is dedicated to protecting client interests and exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle by developing tailored approaches and solutions to meet client needs.
Hill International is an equal opportunity employer and supports veterans and disabled individuals.
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.