# Director- Cost Planning. CDU7

**Company:** [Qiddiya Investment Company](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/tk4V8ANoyWMw9Js529uotH.md)
**Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Central Development Unit BU

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## Description

**Position Overview**

The Cost Planning Director will play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Qiddiya Approach for Cost Management, ensuring that projects are delivered with optimal value and efficiency.

**Key Responsibilities**

1.       **Qiddiya Approach**: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya Cost Planning Approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.

2.       **Cost Optimization**: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management.

3.       **Collaboration**: Work closely with Business Units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment.

4.       **Team Leadership:** Manage and develop the Cost Planning Team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning.

5.       **Consultant Management**: Oversee the Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews.

6.       **Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

7.       **Project Leadership:** Take the lead in cost planning for other Business Units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding Project Managers on design functionality.

8.       **Value Engineering:** Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process.

9.       **Networking**: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the Cost Planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business.

10.  **Commercial Acumen**: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line.

11.  **Continuous Improvement**: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent.

## Requirements

·       Relevant tertiary qualifications

·       Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

**Experience**

·       20+ years in the Construction Industry

·       In Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying

·       Has managed large value risk projects

·       Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in Cost Planning and Estimating

·       Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor

**Personal Attributes**

·       High output orientation and drive

·       Considered decision making and influencing skills.

·       Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues.

·       Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills.

·       To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships.

·       Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes.

·       Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change