Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our organisation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You will manage post-contract services with confidence, handling interim applications, change management, variation valuations, and extension of time claims whilst administering contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC.
Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place across all project stages
Administer post-contract services and manage interim applications, monitor post-contract costs, and analyse actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets
Deal effectively with post-contract cost variances and manage change control processes, including the valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims, with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification
Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance before approval, and produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial information
Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC procedures
Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally
Lead and mentor junior cost analysts, providing guidance on cost management methodologies, contract administration, and best practices
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post-contract administration, or similar financial management roles within construction, engineering, or project-based environments
Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is highly preferred
Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control methodologies, and financial interpretation
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualisation
Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools
Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements, particularly FIDIC standard form contracts
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts
Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment
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