Job summary
Parsons is seeking an Estimation Section Manager in Riyadh to lead pre-contract cost management for major projects. The role oversees estimating standards, cost planning, risk management and commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Lead all pre-contract cost management activities across assigned projects
- Establish cost management procedures, estimating standards and benchmarking methods
- Ensure compliance with RICS standards and New Rules of Measurement
- Prepare and review cost estimates, cost plans and pre-tender estimates
- Lead cost risk workshops and set contingency and risk budgets
- Maintain cost databases and monitor market trends and inflation
- Oversee preparation of bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender documents
- Act as senior cost adviser to clients, directors and executive stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 20 years of total professional experience
- At least 10 years in pre-contract cost management
- Proven experience leading cost management or estimating teams
- Experience on major infrastructure, buildings or giga-projects
- Practical knowledge of RICS NRM and cost planning methodologies
- MRICS membership highly desirable
Skills
Cost planningEstimatingBenchmarkingValue engineeringProcurementTender evaluationRisk managementFinancial reportingRICS NRMStakeholder management
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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