Cost Planner & Benchmarking Manager
Ras Al-Khaimah, Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates • Penuh Waktu
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- Pengalaman
- 10+ tahun
- Gaji
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- Lowongan
- 1
- Diposting
- 8 jam yang lalu
- Mode kerja
- Di kantor
- Pendidikan
- Gelar sarjana
- Melanjutkan
- Wajib mendaftar
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Deskripsi pekerjaan
Role Overview
The Cost Planner & Benchmarking Manager will spearhead the cost planning and benchmarking activities that underpin construction and infrastructure programs. This role ensures project cost evaluations are precise, evidence-supported, and aligned with industry cost standards. The manager will promote cost-effectiveness throughout the project portfolio while supplying the Procurement and Project Development teams with vital commercial insights to facilitate informed decision-making at every phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee cost planning and benchmarking processes.
- Deliver accurate, evidence-based project cost evaluations.
- Develop and maintain strong cost standards and benchmarks.
- Champion cost optimization initiatives across all projects.
- Provide the Procurement and Project Development units with commercial intelligence to support decision stages.
- Create and manage extensive cost estimation workflows for construction and infrastructure projects.
- Draft detailed elemental cost plans encompassing labour, materials, equipment, and overhead costs precisely aligned with project requirements, RIBA stage outputs, and approved capital expenditure budgets.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, architects, quantity surveyors, and engineers to obtain comprehensive scope information essential for accurate cost estimations.
Educational Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized institution is required. A master’s degree such as MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is advantageous.
Experience & Skills Requirements
- At least 10 years of professional experience in cost estimation, cost planning, and benchmarking within the construction sector.
- Experience with large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, or infrastructure projects is essential.
- Proven ability to deliver precise elemental cost plans over different RIBA project stages.
- Previous work experience in the UAE or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with BIM-integrated costing tools and electronic procurement or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is desirable.