Job overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a senior cost engineer. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of our exciting large-scale mixed-use development project. The senior cost engineer will play a vital role in ensuring effective cost control, budget monitoring, and overall financial management of the project.

Key responsibilities

• Cost control & budget monitoring: Oversee and manage the project's cost control processes, ensuring adherence to the approved budget.
• Forecasting & cost reporting: Prepare and submit regular cost reports, providing accurate forecasts and financial updates to the project team.
• Variation cost evaluation: Analyze and assess variation orders, ensuring they are within the project's financial scope and budget.
• Cash flow monitoring: Monitor and manage the project's cash flow, ensuring timely payments and financial stability.
• Commercial team coordination: Collaborate closely with the commercial team to align cost control strategies and ensure smooth project execution.
• Contracts team coordination: Work with the contracts team to review and negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Planning team coordination: Collaborate with the planning team to integrate cost control measures into the project's overall planning and scheduling.
• Risk assessment: Identify and assess financial risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on the project's budget.
• Value engineering: Implement value engineering techniques to optimize costs without compromising project quality or scope.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is mandatory.
• Specialization or extensive experience in cost control or quantity surveying is essential.
• Strong hands-on experience in cost management can be considered in lieu of formal specialization.
• PMP certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Cost control or estimation courses are preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of cost management principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is highly desirable for effective project planning and control.
• Experience in infrastructure projects, particularly in roads, utilities, networks, and earthworks, is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-package environments is a strong advantage, ensuring effective coordination and cost control across various project packages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating complex cost data and making informed decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with various project teams.