Careers with Omnium

About the role

This is a supervised Leadership position in our talented Project Management team. The Lead Cost Manager will have supervised responsibility for service provision, leadership and management of internal teams and project teams, as well as Project Management strategies, all to ensure the delivery of industry-leading project management services for Omnium International, UAE.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report to Branch Director on identified risks and issues.
• Direct execution of services according to original agreements.
• Oversee performance reporting to the Branch Director.
• Raise company profile and proactively promote the organization.
• Maintain and improve client relationships and generate business opportunities.
• Support bids and address customer complaints per company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Identify and support improvements to the SOP.
• Provide leadership through clear communication and collaboration.
• Develop service delivery plans and report progress.
• Identify changes impacting agreements or services.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed and report on agreed corrective measures.
• Arrange and record internal lessons learned.
• Review deliverables and seek approval to ensure quality before issuance.
• Establish project governance procedures and act on behalf of the client to lead the project team.
• Develop procurement strategies and submit for approval.
• Lead selection processes for consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and manage baseline administration plans.
• Establish and manage contract administration procedures.
• Prepare and execute the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Plan internal and project-based resources.
• Oversee project schedules and identify potential issues.
• Identify and monitor the client's budget.
• Establish and manage a risk management process.
• Lead issues management process and regular follow-ups.
• Manage change requests, including time impact assessments.
• Record quality objectives and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Implement communication procedures and monitor effectiveness.
• Prepare monthly reports for the client on project status.
• Establish a document management system.
• Lead project HSE framework and identify improvements.
• Create and implement a Lessons Learned Plan for project improvement.

Key Skills & Requirements

• At least 10 years’ total experience in Construction Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ local market experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ consultant-side experience.
• Proven financial experience in managing commissions effectively.
• Demonstrable track record in business development, including identifying and securing opportunities, is essential for growing business relationships.
• End-to-end experience delivering projects covering all responsibilities above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Qualifications & Training

• BSc in Project Management or related field.
• MRICS (Project Management Pathway) preferred

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

November 2024

About the role

If you’re an ambitious and results-driven Construction Manager looking to contribute to the delivery of some of the UAE’s most cutting-edge and recognisable construction projects, this one’s for you!

Our Construction Managers are a valuable part of our PM Services division. The focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of various schemes across Dubai, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and mentorship of the site team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager/Project Director/Commercial Manager for administering & managing the project(s) based on the agreed Conditions of Contract.
• Coordinate & manage the other consultants, contractors and the client and any other stakeholders of the project(s).
• Coordinate with Omnium’s other departments.
• Budget control of the project(s).
• Value Engineering.
• Assist in preparation of project specific documents.
• Monitor the process of preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Subcontracts (Construction Projects) and assist to Commercial Manager/Project QS.
• Design review and advise on constructibility of the projects, highlight any design shortcomings from the design intent and brief.
• Prepare and advice on logistics plan for the projects.
• Manage and coordinate with the contractors site teams the overall progress and daily activities.
• Manage the project timeline, assist in preparation and monitoring project master programme.
• Monitor weekly, bi-weekly, monthly targets.
• Manage and set up Quality assurance & Quality control procedures.
• Manage and/or coordinate for HSE requirements of the project.
• Assist in managing and evaluation of contractor's claims.
• Manage and coordinate the testing & commissioning, and hand over process.
• Assist in final account preparation and agreement.
• Reporting to Project Manager/Project Director.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• At least 6 years’ total experience in Construction Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years’ local market experience.
• Proven experience managing blue-chip buildings projects in UAE.
• Should have an in-depth knowledge of regulations and industry standards related to environmental and safety compliance, sustainability, and risk management.
• Must have experience managing financial commissions.
• Proficiency in PM software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• A team-leader, with a passion for inspiring and investing in others.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of UAE authority approval requirements and building codes.
• Understanding and awareness of Cost, Cost Reporting and Procurement strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and Teamwork skills.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or any other RICS-accredited course.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

October 2024

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Cost Manager, who is passionate about Cost Planning & Estimation to join our fantastic Dubai team.

The successful candidate will play a lead role in our delivery of pre-contract activities within our wide-ranging portfolio of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Sub-Contracts (Construction Projects).
• Value Engineering.
• Benchmarking.
• Procurement Advice.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with 5+ years working in the Middle East.
• Must have 8 years’ experience delivering Pre-Contract Cost Management and Cost Planning services on large-scale and complex projects.
• Should have extensive experience working with blue-chip UAE developers such as EMAAR, Nakheel, Dubai Holdings, Aldar, Modon etc.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to excel in client-facing roles. The Senior Cost Manager should have the professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and
other key stakeholders.
• Must have experience working for a Cost Consultant or PMC on a variety of large-scale and complex developments - residential, hospitality, retail, infrastructure etc.
• Strong knowledge of CostX measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

ASAP

About the role

Our Pre-contract team in Abu Dhabi is looking to add a new Assistant Cost Manager to our ranks.

Apply now for the opportunity to launch your career in Cost Planning and contribute to delivery of pre-contract activities some of the GCC’s most cutting-edge projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimating.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Preparation of Cost Plans.
• Value Engineering.
• Tender document evaluation.
• Database maintenance and general administration.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-graduate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
• Must have experience quantifying and pricing medium to large-scale buildings projects, across multiple sectors and ideally in the GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of prominent measurement software programs – ideally CostX.
• Advanced level understanding of MS Office programs – specifically Excel.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

Are you an ambitious and career-driven Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects? We're seeking a talented professional to join our team in Abu Dhabi!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cost Planning.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services)
• Cost Control.
• Value Engineering.
• Benchmarking.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Recommendations for advance, interim and final payments to the contractor.
• Valuation of Variation Orders.
• Evaluation of contractor's claims.
• Final Account preparation and agreement.
• Procurement Advice.
• Cost Auditing.
• Contract Management.
• Contract Administration.
• Contract Advice.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with ideally 3+ years working in the Middle East.
• Must have proven experience delivering full-cycle Cost Management services on large-scale infrastructure projects e.g. roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, utilities etc.
• Must have a high-level and demonstrable understanding of CESMM standards.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to thrive in client-facing roles. The Cost Manager should have the professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

April/May 2024

About the role

Omnium International has an exciting new vacancy for a Cost Manager. Based in our London UK Office, this role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to deliver pre-contract activities for a portfolio of exciting buildings projects across the City.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Cost Manager are as follows:

• Cost Estimating
• Cash Flow forecasting
• Cost Planning
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services)
• Preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Sub-Contracts (Construction Projects)
• Cost Control
• Value Engineering
• Benchmarking
• Contract Management
• Procurement advice.

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way
• The ability to motivate and lead detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters
• The ability to motivate and lead

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• MRICS (preferred but not essential)
• Minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate experience as a Cost Manager

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

London, UK

Hours:

5 days per week, full time

Start date:

ASAP

About the role

Our Portuguese arm is delighted to be recruiting for a Cost Manager.

Apply now for the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to successful delivery of all other pre and post-contract activities for cutting-edge buildings projects in beautiful Portugal.

• Cost Estimating.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Preparation of Cost Plans.
• Value Engineering.
• Tender document preparation & evaluation.
• Procurement advice.
• Database maintenance and general administration.
• Monthly Payment Certificates
• Costing and negotiating variations
• Cost Reporting

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Must be a fluent English and Portuguese speaker.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Cost Manager / Estimator.
• Knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software tool.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start date:

ASAP