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Cost Manager – Onsite (Saudi National Only)

Decima International
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Cost Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant professional certification or accreditation.
  • Minimum 10+ years of overall professional experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant cost management experience on major construction or capital projects.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in a senior or comparable cost-control capacity.
  • Strong experience in measurement, quantity surveying, cost planning, and cost control.
Nice to have
  • RICS qualification, such as MRICS, or equivalent professional accreditation.
  • AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification.
  • Experience delivering hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience working on large-scale construction, infrastructure, or capital projects.
  • Experience within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment.
What the job really is

The Cost Manager will oversee cost management and quantity surveying for a major data center project, ensuring budget compliance and managing cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, managing contractor valuations, and providing commercial advice to project leadership. The role requires close coordination with various teams and involves leading a cost-control team to maintain financial oversight and mitigate risks.

Things to weigh
  • Position is onsite only, which may limit flexibility.
  • Role combines responsibilities of Cost Manager and Quantity Surveying, which may require a broad skill set.
  • No salary or benefits information provided in the posting.
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