Position overview
The Cost Planning Director will play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Qiddiya Approach for cost management, ensuring that projects are delivered with optimal value and efficiency.
Key responsibilities
Qiddiya approach: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya cost planning approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.
Cost optimization: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management.
Collaboration: Work closely with business units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Team leadership: Manage and develop the cost planning team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning.
Consultant management: Oversee the consultant (quantity surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews.
Stakeholder engagement: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
Project leadership: Take the lead in cost planning for other business units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding project managers on design functionality.
Value engineering: Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process.
Networking: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the cost planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business.
Commercial acumen: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line.
Continuous improvement: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications
Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Experience
20+ years in the construction industry
In cost planning, estimating or quantity surveying
Has managed large value risk projects
Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in cost planning and estimating
Is to provide guidance and support to other cost planners as a mentor
Personal attributes
High output orientation and drive
Considered decision making and influencing skills
Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues
Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills
To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships
Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes
Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change