Estimating Manager

Job description / Role

Purpose: To develop estimating processes and systems to be applied within QPM. To act as a source of authoritative advice on cost planning and estimating matters. To lead and develop a cost engineering team and to develop a process improvement approach within it. To work with commercial colleagues to develop and grow the capability of the cost engineering function and strengthen the commercial expertise in the wider business.

- Develop estimating processes and systems to be applied for generating three point estimates and for tracking the accuracy of estimates over time. Platforms to be agreed with the Head of IT and Head of Programme Controls
- Lead and develop a team of cost engineers to undertake project cost estimates in line with the approved processes and tools
- Audit, develop and challenge estimates received from suppliers to contribute to the effective, cost driven management of all projects
- Work with colleagues to define resource requirements for the estimating function
- Produce and update guidance on cost estimation, measurement and risk assessment in collaboration with the Director, Risk
- Develop and implement consistent reporting templates to capture and analyse relevant data
- Contribute to the review of activities and methodologies required to drive continuous improvement in the cost engineering function across the Department
- To act as the source of authoritative advice on cost planning and estimating matters, including negotiations with contractors
- Lead work to develop commercial cost planning approaches and to improve feedback and data in relation to process and cost intelligence

Requirements

- Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Professionally accredited by RICS/CIOB/CICES or the like
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in estimation related to railway projects and major international infrastructure projects
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in International / Middle East environment

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.