Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract (Energy Sector)
Job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our Energy & Natural Resources team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this senior-level position, 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. You will play a critical role in protecting project profitability, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining contractual compliance, and delivering exceptional cost management outcomes.
- Administer post-contract services, manage interim applications, and conduct cost checks and valuations on projects, monitoring actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs against approved budgets
- Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes, including valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification
- Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance; produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial information
- Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
- Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with FIDIC procedures
- Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure cost control and budget adherence throughout the post-contract phase
- Maintain comprehensive cost records and utilise cost management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to track, analyse, and report project financial data efficiently
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements specific to the energy sector and UAE jurisdiction
- 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 experience in renewable energy, wind power, and transmission projects 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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