Associate, Cost Management
Job Description
Job Summary
The Associate, will lead projects and teams across a variety of our major projects in the Middle East
The Associate tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Cost planning and estimating during design phase
Leading and guiding teams of Cost Engineers and Quantity Surveyors
Construction phase cost and project management
Managing cost, budget and timelines of multiple projects in parallel
Assisting with feasibility studies, capital cost advice
Client relationship management - Delivering excellent service to clients in all aspects of a project life cycle.
Life-cycle costing.
This role is ideal for a highly proven professional who is looking lead and guide cost management teams across diverse projects in a challenging environment. The AECOM Cost Management team benefits from integrated cost / design opportunities and global reach enabling our team to provide a higher standard of consulting.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of 15+ years experience is required in the Quantity Surveying field, ideally applicants would have spent a significant time working on large scale Building projects within Asia & the Middle East, with a focus on multiple asset types.
Specific Skills Required
Able to work under own initiative where appropriate, but also keen to work as part of a team and to be mentored and to develop and progress in their career development
Very good verbal and written communication skills - Client facing
Very good numeracy skills
Keenness to challenge, but in an engaging, non-aggressive way
An enthusiasm to go the extra mile, to provide great client service
Person Specification:
Be the ROLE MODEL, Lead by example
Be CLIENT-FOCUSED, Collaborating with AECOM's clients
Be IMPACTFUL, Clear and frequent communications
Be DECISIVE, Prioritize, focus and accountability
Safety Competencies:
Lead by example, attend training, ensure resources are available. Engage with clients on safety - set client safety objectives on projects.
Ensure all projects have risk assessments and safety plans in place.
Ensure all communications are published and understood. Start all meetings with a safety moment and visibly lead by example.
Extensive experience as a cost manager/ quantity surveyor
Prior experience leading a team of professionals / project teams, demonstrated commercial acumen
Demonstrated skills in managing multiple project costs and budgets
Strong knowledge and working practice of Middle East Surveying/ Cost Management standards, frameworks and processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Operates with high standards of integrity
Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment
Excellent ability to understand and develop project scope in varied construction and engineering project environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree qualified and Chartered MRICS status
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Virtual: Yes
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical expertise and innovation, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.3 billion in fiscal year 2021.
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