Senior Cost Specialist

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Riyadh
R151487
Project Controls
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Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Specialist to join Parsons! Reporting into the Senior Cost Manager you will be responsible for all quantity surveying activities with regards to the program specifically relating to Pre and Post Cost Management. Representing the company in all discussions regarding quantity surveying matters in discussions with the Client, progress meetings throughout the duration of the program, and communications regarding all quantity surveying matters with parties associated with the program. 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Preparation of benchmarking and cost analysis
  • Cost planning/estimating/budgeting/reviews and reporting
  • ROM estimate (Rough of Order of Magnitude)
  • Master Planning
  • Cost planning during all RIBA Stages (Feasibility, Pre-Concept Design, Concept Design, Schematic Design/Spatial Coordination, Detail Detailed Design/Technical Design)
  • AACE Estimate classification (Class 5 to Class 1)
  • Tender review and analysis
  • Value management
  • Cost optimization
  • Tender Price Index and economic indices
  • Superuser cost database population and quality data assurance
  • Cost reporting and forecasting

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field and typically 10 years of cost management experience within a large developer or international engineering and consulting firm is required.
  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices in cost management.
  • Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with cost management. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.
  • Extensive years of experience in pre-contract preparation of cost plans at all RIBA stages, preparing complex Bills of Quantities, pricing of Pre Tender Estimates
  • Cost management
  • Excel Advanced Level
  • Previous delivery of standards to POMI, NRM, CESMM, CSI, Uniclass, Ministry of Transportation and others

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Well-round quantity surveying competency with experience from inception to completion in the Middle East and KSA.
  • Have delivered pre-contract and post-contract services across multiple sectors, assets, sub-assets and Infrastructure
  • Power BI
  • CostX or equivalent
  • Database population

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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