Manager - Cost Engineering

The Manager – Cost Engineering will be responsible for the end‑to‑end cost management and reporting of the Fujairah Expansion Project within Ports & Maritime Programme Development department. This role covers estimating, budgeting, cost control, change and claims management, forecasting and project close‑out for marine, terminal and supporting infrastructure works, ensuring financial performance aligns with strategic objectives.

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. Professional certification (e.g., RICS, AACE CCP) is preferred

Language Skills:

- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

- A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role, including at least 5 years on port, marine or major infrastructure projects

Nature of Experience:

- Proven experience in delivering port, marine and infrastructure engineering and construction projects.
- Experience in a senior leadership position.
- Handled cost control of multi project programme in complex environments and stakeholders.
- Experience in managing large, multi-disciplined project controls teams.
- Direct interaction with various boards and senior management on a regular basis.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional organizational skills, at ease with ambiguity, ability to deal with high complexity situations, comfortable with a high level of detail yet mindful of the bigger picture.
- Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation.
- Sound knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract and of cost drivers for dredging, reclamation, quay wall and terminal construction works.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Contacts:

Purpose of Interaction:

- Fujairah Expansion Project Team, Ports Cluster Engineering, Procurement & Finance

- Implement strategies.
- Provide support and guidance.
- Enforce compliance.
- Present data and reports.
- Build and manage project budgets.

Key External Contacts:

Purpose of Interaction:

- Consultants & Contractors
- Government & Fujairah Port Authority Stakeholders

- Enforce compliance and governance.
- Provide consultation and strategic advice.
- Benchmark best practices.
- Deliver reports as necessary.

Leadership Competencies required for the role

Competencies :

- Customer Focus.
- Mental Agility.
- Drive Performance.

- Adaptability.
- Courage.
- Inspire.