Assistant Cost Manager

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Cost Manager with 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, budgeting, billing, and commercial management of construction projects. The role involves supporting project cost control, contract administration, procurement activities, and ensuring commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and quantity take-offs for projects.
• Monitor project costs and track expenditures against approved budgets.
• Review contractor bills, vendor invoices, and payment certifications.
• Support tendering activities, including bid analysis and commercial evaluations.
• Manage variation orders, change requests, and cost impact assessments.
• Assist in contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and clients on commercial matters.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, MIS dashboards, and project financial summaries.
• Support final account reconciliation and project close-out activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain project cost records, commercial documentation, and contractual correspondence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management or Finance will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, RICS APC Candidate, or equivalent are preferred.

Additional Information

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