Hill International, with more than 2,700 professionals in 69 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill has participated in over 10,000 project assignments with a total construction value of more than $600 billion. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
• The cost engineer reports to the Project Director and liaises all other Cost Management, Unit members. Coordinate with client s senior representatives, Contractors, Subcontractors, Government Agencies, and Consultants as necessary.
• Support Project Director in establishing and then implement department policies, goals, objectives, and procedures as approved by the Project Director.
• Support and participation in preparing the project budgets and five-year plan and updating it annually.
• Support and participation in preparing the annual project budget plan and submitting it to the Ministry of Finance for approval of the annual budget.
• Review the estimated cost of projects before the bidding phase.
• Developing and following up on invoicing and payments processes.
• Managing the projects change management process, review and audit claims process.
• Manage and sustain the project s cost data using appropriate Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Participate in the process of monitoring projects, report and manage project dashboards.
• Review projects cash flow and recommends best practice for planning and updating.
• Represent the department in management meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate with client departments and divisions in the implementation of the current and future deliverables and initiatives.
• Provide guidance, direction and specialized assistance to projects.
• Monitor projects cash flow and advise departments of any deviation in plans and provide input and feedback to rectify deviations.
• Coordinate and responsible for the development of related reports for inclusion in the Unified Monthly Report prepared by Cost Management Department.
• Establishing, measuring, and reporting the achievement of department goals and targets, KPI s and performance.
• Assist the Director in identifying gaps in knowledge and skill sets of staff, and implementation of appropriate training.
Desired Candidate Profile
• Bachelor s degree in a relevant field of study.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in the field of Project Cost management.
• Relevant Certification Preferred (ex. Project Management, Professional-PMP).
• Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) proficiency, an expert in using relevant software.
• Experience in working in a structured PMO.
• Experience in dealing with consultants/contractors/subcontractors.
• Candidate should have excellency ability to read, analyze and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing the Arabic Language.
• Proven ability to perform project management role through knowledge and experience of Saudi Arabia Governmental practices and regulation.
• Time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
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