Manager - Benchmarking (Cost Planning) - CDU6 - CDUP2009

General Summary

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Manager for Benchmarking within Central Development Unit for Cost Planning, where you will play a vital role in leading and managing data-driven benchmarking processes that support pre-contract estimation, and development feasibility studies. You will play a pivotal role in collecting, analyzing, and maintaining accurate cost and design data across various real estate and infrastructure projects, and in developing robust benchmarking tools that support decision-making at both strategic and project levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management

• Compile Construction cost data of various asset classes from both within Qiddiya Business Units and external Cost Consultants
• Maintain databases, ensure proper data storage, and access protocols
• Collaborate with Central Development Unit data analyst and data office team to ensure consistency in data management
  
  

Data Validation and Analysis

• Analyze datasets to identify trends and insights
• Clean, organize and validate construction cost data to align with benchmarking framework, structure, and guidelines
• Drive improvement data analysis efficiency
  
  

Reporting and Visualization

• Create interactive benchmark dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Looker, and Tableau
• Communicate findings clearly to the various stakeholders
• Develop automation to generate recurring reports in collaboration with Data Office Team
  
  

Integration of Technology

• Explore technological solutions to enhance cost benchmark capabilities and workflows
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or equivalent

Professional Certifications

Member of Royal Institution of chartered Surveyors (MRICS), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) or equivalent (preferred).

Experience

Proven experience of specific cost planning and estimation experience in construction or development projects.

Worked in local (GCC) construction industry for 2 years or more (preferred).

Skills

• Proven experience with pre-contract cost estimation and early-stage feasibility analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• knowledge of Power BI, SQL, and Python (an advantage)
  
  

Benchmarking

• Proficient in benchmarking development/construction cost
• Proficient in design benchmark (preferred)
  
  

Communication

• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and ensure certainty in outcomes
  
  

Personal Attributes:

Output - High output orientation and drive

Decision Making - Considered decision making and influencing skills.

Guidance - Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor

Awareness - Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues.

Leadership - Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills

Relationships - To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships.

Collaboration - Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes.

Open to change - Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change.