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Job Description – Senior Cost / Estimation Engineer

The Senior Cost / Estimation Engineer will be a key player in managing cost estimation, cost planning, and cost control activities across multiple projects. You will ensure accurate cost forecasting and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for all project phases including concept, design, tender, construction, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Review and validate contractor/consultant cost estimates and proposals.
• Support tender evaluation and recommendations during procurement.
• Monitor project costs, track variations, and prepare regular cost reports.
• Perform value engineering and risk-based cost assessments.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure integrated cost control.
• Prepare management presentations and advise senior leadership on cost-related matters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years in cost estimation and control, especially in a PMC/Consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation techniques and construction contracts.
• Proficient in cost management software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Certifications like MRICS, CCP, or PMP are preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills to guide junior engineers.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement.

Join Our Team as a Cost Engineer!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Alfalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co. is seeking a skilled and motivated Cost Engineer to join our dynamic team in Al Khobar. As a leading IT and communications solution provider in Saudi Arabia with over 43 years of experience, we are focused on delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients' needs.

Job Overview:
The Cost Engineer will be responsible for managing project costs, including monitoring expenditures, controlling budgets, and forecasting. Your expertise will be vital in minimizing financial risks and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project budgets and forecasts
• Prepare cost reports and track project expenditures
• Develop material take-offs and request vendor quotations
• Support in identifying and estimating scope changes
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and project documents to assess costs
• Identify potential cost optimization opportunities

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills in cost estimation and forecasting
• Ability to prepare accurate cost reports and financial summaries
• Proficiency in reading project drawings and technical documents
• Experience in project budgeting and financial risk analysis

Preferred Certifications:
Certification in Financial Analysis or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Role Overview: The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading the development and execution of growth strategies to expand the company's project portfolio, build long-term client relationships, and explore new business opportunities aligned with the company’s subcontracting-based model in construction and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction by developing goals and objectives, defining performance metrics, conducting evaluative tracking, monitoring progress, and reporting on results.
• Develop and lead the implementation of Tasawy’s multi‐year New Business Development Strategy, in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, including annual financial targets and analysis of target markets.
• Identify, track, and manage the existing market portfolio as well as new business development opportunities in support of the Company’s growth and profitability strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new businesses or Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) opportunities and prepare Business Plans, Risk Analysis, KPIs, and competitive analysis.
• Identification and Development of Prospects, Presentations, Business Plans & Strategies, Networking, and Customer Relationships.
• Source, conduct, implement, and manage relationships with regional and multinational clients in new go-to-market opportunities in the GCC region.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development with project capabilities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external matters related to strategic development plans.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
• Preferred: Masters.
• Experience: 1520 years in a Senior business development management role with a proven track record in strategic growth.