Cost Manager

Job description / Role

Cost Manager (Cost. 2014 Dubai)

General Description of Role & Responsibilities:
Daily monitoring of contractor progress including materials delivered, materials installed, materials dredged, labor resources employed, equipment resources utilized and other statistical management
Verification of the contractors monthly request for payment derived from surveyed completed fill quantities
Development and provision of data and information to produce progress reporting and monthly schedule status
Specific tasks will include but are not limited to the support of:
Set-up of the budget and reporting process
Accumulation of statistical progress and resource data on a daily basis
Quantity estimates for progress payment purposes
Updated final quantity estimates based upon actual progress data
Provision of progress data for schedule purposes
Assistance as required for development of budgets and costs-at-completion
Variation analysis and estimates
Analysis of costs of delay as required
Cost analysis of alternative means and methods as required

Personal Specification, Skills, and Knowledge:

Job Knowledge
- Possesses the technical/professional knowledge required to successfully perform job duties

Interpersonal Skills
- Adheres to Hill's Standard of Conduct
- Reliable, trustworthy and persistence
- Proficient in English, speaking, writing and listening
- Initiative and creativity
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and takes ownership of work and makes suggestions for improvement
- Possesses a flexible approach to work

Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to lead and direct others in accomplishing work Ability to analyze and solve problems
Planning and Organizing - Posseses the capability to organize work effectively
Skills in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling workflow
Job Knowledge - Keen attention to detail
High Quality of Work - Responsible attitude
High Productivity - Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
Judgment - decisions are based on logical assumptions; reflect factual information and available resources.
Able to work well under pressure.

Package: The company offers a competitive remuneration package and possibilities of career development within a dynamic working environment.

Hill is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/ Female/ Veterans/ Disabled employer offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits and an exciting and challenging culture.

Requirements

Hill International is a U.S. based Project Management and Claims Consultancy firm with offices throughout the World. With over 4,400 employees in 100 offices worldwide, Hill provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 9th largest construction management firm in the World.
Hill International is looking to recruit for a new live mixed use building project with entertainment facilities in Dubai UAE:
Cost Manager (Cost. 2014 Dubai)

Qualifications:
Minimum of 12 years experience in construction projects
Degree qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering attested by UAE authorities
An understanding of costs and FIDIC
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents
UAE / Middle East working experience essential

About the Company

Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors.

Hill has participated in over 10,000+ project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States.