Assistant Cost Manager

Role Overview

As an Assistant Cost Manager you are required to support the Commission Manager in project delivery and assist in cost management activities. Assistant Cost Managers are expected to assist on a wide range of projects of all sizes and dimensions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Conducting background research data collection and benchmarking.
• Estimating and producing cost plans to support the cost management team.
• Compiling and amending the tender list analyzing tenders and drafting corresponding tender reports.
• Assisting the cost manager in compilation of procurement documentation
• Addressing Variations and assisting in managing the change control processes negotiating less financially significant/ complex matters.
• Conducting cost checks and valuations.

• Assistant the cost management team in preparation of final accounts.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress on cost management and draft monthly cost reports.

• Document control for cost management documentation.

Qualifications :

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Cost Management Quantity Surveying Construction Engineering or a related field; Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years experience in cost management or construction projects (e.g. cost manager construction manager procurement project manager vendor consultant etc.).
• Foundation and understanding of quantity surveying tools and methodologies is a plus.
• Native-level proficiency in (local language) Business-level proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation software is a plus.

• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.

KPIs

• Do better every day - Accuracy and quality standards of assigned tasks
• Do better every day - Assigned tasks are completed on time/ as per schedule

• Collaborate to deliver our best work cross-functional support as and when required.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time