Costing and Budgeting Manager

Company Overview

A dedicated organization in the construction industry, focusing on delivering innovative solutions and ensuring high-quality standards across projects.

Job Summary

The Costing and Budgeting Manager will manage all aspects of cost estimation and budget monitoring for various construction projects. This role is crucial for ensuring financial integrity and leading cost-effective initiatives that align with the company’s operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation

  • Calculate quantities based on received drawings.
  • Analyze and coordinate drawings from architects, structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) consultants.
  • Perform timely rate analysis of items required for various projects (residential and commercial).

• Budget Monitoring

  • Develop budgets for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports.
  • Monitor costs against the budget, conducting rate analysis for discrepancies.

• Cost Leadership

  • Generate innovative ideas to minimize costs across projects.

• Project Review Meetings

  • Coordinate with multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings and update other departments on project status.

• Process Adherence

  • Comply with company-defined guidelines and processes.
  • Ensure adherence to project timelines.

• Process Improvement

  • Identify processes and procedures within the work area that require improvement.
  • Recommend and undertake process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

• People Management and Development

  • Manage and develop a large team of at least 8-10 individuals.
  • Identify self-development needs and those of team members, facilitating training, education, and project involvement.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Experience: At least 15 years of total experience, with a minimum of 12 years in leading costing and budgeting/tendering roles.

• Critical Skills:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • High quantitative aptitude.
  • Awareness of new technologies in the construction industry.
  • Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, ACONEX, AutoCAD, and MS Excel is an added advantage.
  • Understanding of design principles.
  • Proficient in construction practices, including quality and safety norms.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in advanced project management tools and software.
• Previous experience in leading diverse project teams.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, particularly in costing, budgeting, and tendering within the construction sector.

Environment

• The typical work setting will encompass both office environments and construction sites, requiring adaptability to different physical and environmental conditions associated with construction operations.

Salary

• Salary range is not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Potential for career advancement into higher managerial positions within the finance and operations sectors of the company.

Benefits

• Specific benefits are not provided, but the company likely offers competitive employment perks such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development programs.