Cost Manager MEP

Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager will support cost planning, budgeting, quantity take-offs, tendering, contract administration, billing, and cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires close coordination with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective commercial management of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and BOQ reviews.
• Assist in tender preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
• Review and certify contractor bills and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Track variations, change orders, and claims.
• Support contract administration and post-contract commercial activities.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and management dashboards.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and commercial requirements.

Required Skills

• Cost Management and Cost Control
• Billing and Measurement
• BOQ Preparation and Quantity Surveying
• Tendering and Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Post-Contract Commercial Management
• Excel and Cost Reporting