Senior Cost Manager

Overview

Working with Knight Frank as a Senior Cost Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing financial aspects of construction projects. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong construction industry knowledge, exceptional financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives within budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial services in the delivery of pre- and post-contract projects.
• Work pre-contract including reviewing detailed measurements and sections of BOQs, handling tender query responses, managing the PQQ process with support and input into value engineering at each design stage.
• Work post-contract including contract administration, conducting site surveys with project teams, preparing cash flow reports, drafting monthly payment recommendations and weekly commercial dashboards, managing variations and assisting in closing out projects and claims and variations.
• Deliver post-contract duties including payment certification and cost reporting.
• Manage and update project budgets and issue client cost reports.
• Take suitable commercial meeting minutes.
• Work closely with clients, design teams and contractors to optimize solutions.
• Provide regular reports and analysis to management and clients regarding project performance.
• Be proficient in the use of the NRM Method of Measurement
• Attend and contribute to regular commercial meetings with the client and contractors.
• Carry out cost estimates for alternative design and buildability solutions.
• Commercial Risk Reporting
• Preparing and maintaining Monthly Cost Reporting
• Change Management
• Claims Management (EOT and Cost, inclusive reviews and validations)
• Monthly Cashflow Analysis and Reporting
• Value Engineering costing & validation
• Final Accounts & Close Out of Contracts
• Manage and oversee site and off-site quantity take off; verifications of quantities of all civil, architectural, MEPF services and confirmation with regards to payments and variation works.

Building the P&DS Business in Egypt:

• Co-ordinate pitches and to ensure a compelling and impactful proposition.
• Assist in Developing research / marketing material to define your region's market position.
• Promote P&DS business region on social media in coordination with the Knight Frank Marketing Team.
• Support in EGYPT Business Development strategy in collaboration with the Head of P&DS MENA.
• Takes active role in the growth of EGYPT P&DS Business, in line with the growth targets agreed with Head of P&DS.
• Support in Identification in potential business leads and opportunities in line with the EGYPT P&DS business plan and objectives and actively manages pipeline.
• In collaboration with Head of P&DS and Marketing Team prepares appropriate marketing collateral for EGYPT P&DS region.

Managing the Business:

• Contributes to strategic direction of P&DS EGYPT.

Expanding the Team:

• Supports staff in timely issue of Performance Management processes and collaborates with Head of P&DS EGYPT to carry out moderation of results and compilation of overall performance summaries and data analysis.
• Promotes a client-centric culture monitors service delivery standards and client feedback with a view to identifying any real or perceived shortfalls in service delivery. Engages with Head of P&DS EGYPT to assist in determining any corrective measures required to ensure that these are implemented.

Brand:

• Work with the Head of P&DS EGYPT and the Marketing Team to continuously improve the pitching documents and presentations, marketing material and product marketing strategies to provide the best product in the region for both domestic and international sales.
• Embed the Knight Frank brand and its values that make the business a success leading to high scores in the Your View survey around Brand Pride and Credibility 60%+.
• Be a leading voice in the industry as a part of your Industry Group and position Knight Frank in an award winning high profile position.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years minimum of Quantity Surveying experience
• 8 to 10 years of experience in the management and administration of FIDIC Contracts
• Must have a high proficiency in Change and Claims Management and their Administration
• Must have experience in management and administration of multiple work packages- Must be have had direct exposure to construction pricing in the market
• Must have experience in claims management and administration
• Thorough knowledge of project procurement and differing routes available.
• Familiarity with construction costs, materials, building regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Ability to work through periods of high workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
• Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
• The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (Knight Frank internal systems).
• Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired but not essential.
• Software: CostX, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs to an advanced level.
• Language skills: Fluency in Arabic and English, written and verbal.
• Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.