About the role
As a Cost Manager, you will join LXA’s Cost Management team and help deliver projects across a range of sectors. You will support the delivery of LXA’s full Cost Management services from inception through to completion, and begin to run projects of your own.
Working with Senior Cost Managers and Project Managers, you will build your technical and commercial skills, including fees, billing, and invoicing.
You will contribute to LXA’s growth in the KSA market through strong client relationships, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
- Establish budget estimates and prepare cost estimates based on the design intent, using benchmarking to make them accurate.
- Develop and manage the Master Cost Plan, identifying risks that affect cost and helping to reduce or remove them.
- Monitor estimated costs as the design develops, and support contract advice and the choice of how contractors are selected.
- Prepare quantified tender documentation, obtain competitive tenders, and apply value engineering to keep costs efficient.
- Analyse tender returns and help prepare recommendations on which contractor to appoint.
- Draw up contract documentation with the Senior Cost Manager or Project Manager.
- Set up and manage strict variation control procedures so that all works are properly authorised.
- Prepare interim valuations for progress payments in line with RICS standards.
- Monitor costs on site and prepare monthly cost reviews for the project team and client.
- Prepare and agree final accounts with the contractor, supported by the Senior Cost Manager or Project Manager.
- Understand the fee forecast for your projects and make sure work is invoiced every month.
- Support business development, marketing, and industry events to promote LXA.
- Help improve LXA’s Cost Management services and processes, and support junior team members.
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of cost management experience, ideally including time in the GCC. KSA experience is an advantage.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Working towards RICS chartership is desirable.
- A sound understanding of cost planning, tendering, and post-contract cost control.
- Knowledge of common procurement routes and contract forms.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good client-facing and communication skills.
- A proactive approach and the ambition to run your own projects.
Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, complete the form below or send your CV directly to our team.
Other opportunities
At LXA, design, delivery and cost sit in the same team, so what's drawn is what gets built. We've worked this way for over 25 years. Our core services are interior design, project management and cost consultancy, delivered by the same team whether you need one discipline or all three.
We also support projects with building surveying and procurement, brought in where a project's technical or supply chain needs call for it. Successful projects depend on timely decisions and clear leadership. That's the role we play.
Start your project with LXA
If you're planning a development in the Middle East and want to find out how our client-side project management approach can support your project, we'd be happy to help. Get in touch to discuss your project and how we can support its successful delivery.
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