This position is based in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, UAE or Riyadh/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role requires strong local experience in cost & procurement management, development, and execution in the Middle East region. The Cost Manager will closely collaborate with International Development Management, Business Development, and Asset Management teams, reporting to both the Regional Director and Group Director of International Cost & Procurement Dept. The objective of this role is to lead and support all aspects of cost and procurement works including cost estimation of new pipeline projects and renovation projects, cost management of development projects in Middle East, vendors exploration, procurement management in Logistic & Industrial Sector.
Job Responsibilities
Asset Acquisitions
- Collaborate with Acquisition and Investment Team to provide initial cost input for potential projects evaluation, including market cost benchmark, preliminary cost estimates, detailed cost estimation based on concept design and specification, cost advisory for renovation projects or tenant requirements.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to complete the cost estimation.
- Manage 3rd party consultant to ensure the cost align with the market and future trends.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, cost escalations, and regulatory changes affecting asset development.
Cost Management in Development Projects
- Set up cost plan and develop following different design stages;
- Life-cycle dynamic cost monitoring and cost control;
- Final account settlement after project completion;
- Variation orders management and interim payment arrangement and control;
- Manage and work closely with cost consultants;
- Contract management and monitor the performances of contractors;
- Set up cost information database of Middle East Region;
Procurement Management
- Set up procurement strategy for Development Projects, to procure and tender as per the procurement strategy;
- Manage / Assist to carry out procurement as required by other departments, coordinating all relevant departments, to ensure the procurement process are fully aligned with the company's cost and procurement policy.
- Set up suppliers database and explorer vendors in Middle East.
- Monitor the performances of suppliers;
Job Requirements
- Registered/ Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of relevant development or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects (preferred) or Real Estate;
- Strong understanding of local cost benchmark, local regulations, authority charges and legal requirements;
- Strong network and resources in Middle East Region;
- Familiar with international logistics real estate cost and procurement management, with a minimum of 3 full-cycle project design experiences.
- Has experience in using ERP system of cost and procurement management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities.
- High level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player.
Fluent in English. Chinese or Arabic would be an advantage.
