Senior Cost Manager
Hill International, Inc.
Date: 2 days ago
City: Dammam
Contract type: Full time
Reporting to: Contracts & Commercial Director for the Client / Client Representative.
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for all cost-related matters on behalf of the Client / Client Representative.
- Monitor and oversee the cost control services provided by other Consultants, ensuring compliance with agreed budgets and procedures.
- Identify and report any cost-related concerns or potential impacts not accounted for in estimates or reports.
- Ensure preparation of accurate budgets, cost plans, estimates, comparisons, forecasts, and reports by the Consultant(s).
- Advise the Client on the implications of scope changes on program and cost, based on Consultant input.
- Develop a cost strategy to mitigate risk and minimize financial exposure throughout the project.
- Coordinate and chair regular cost meetings, issuing clear minutes and follow-up actions.
- Manage and coordinate responses to cost-related queries during the tendering process and assist in preparing tender addenda.
- Support the Client in evaluating tenders commercially and technically; prepare financial evaluation reports and participate in clarification meetings.
- Oversee contract administration, including payment certification, variation review, and final account agreements.
- Assist in the amicable resolution of disputes involving the Client, Contractors, and Consultants to avoid litigation or arbitration.
- Track expenditures, update budgets to reflect changes, and prepare regular cost reports, including cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete projections.
- Negotiate final accounts and ensure financial close-out in line with contract terms.
- Advise on cost risk and budget performance, issuing early warnings as necessary.
- Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in a Cost Management role.
- Must have previous experience in a Cost Management capacity working for a Cost Management Consultancy
- Extensive experience across both pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
- Strong knowledge of construction contract administration and tender processes.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate cost activities on major projects.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS,SEC, AIQS) is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant cost management software.
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