Cost Manager (Post-Contract)

We're looking for a detail-oriented and professional Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our organisation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will support the Commission Manager by taking responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks. You will provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust, and enhance our reputation by ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management in post-contract stages. Working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will handle interim applications, change management, variation valuations, and extension of time claims whilst administering contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC. Support the Commission Manager by taking personal responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all work produced Administer post-contract services including interim applications, change control processes, variation valuations, and extension of time claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification in accordance with FIDIC and standard form contracts Monitor post-contract costs by analysing actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to maintain alignment with approved budgets, whilst reviewing and validating contractor invoices and change orders for accuracy and contractual compliance Produce accurate and timely cost reports, forecasts, and financial information for clients and stakeholders, conducting financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records Interface effectively with clients, contractors, and other consultants to communicate complex financial information clearly and professionally, whilst identifying and mitigating cost-related risks

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field Minimum 4 years of professional experience in cost management and post-contract administration within construction and engineering environments Proven UAE construction industry experience Strong knowledge of contract administration and FIDIC standard form contracts Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, and cost control methodologies Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences and prepare detailed cost reports and variance analyses Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work effectively under pressure

Support the Commission Manager by taking personal responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all work produced. Administer post-contract services including interim applications, change control processes, variation valuations, and extension of time claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification in accordance with FIDIC and standard form contracts. Monitor post-contract costs by analysing actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to maintain alignment with approved budgets, whilst reviewing and validating contractor invoices and change orders for accuracy and contractual compliance. Produce accurate and timely cost reports, forecasts, and financial information for clients and stakeholders, conducting financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records. Interface effectively with clients, contractors, and other consultants to communicate complex financial information clearly and professionally, whilst identifying and mitigating cost-related risks.