Head Cost Management

AECOM is seeking a senior Head Cost Management to lead cost consultancy and commercial management services across multiple concurrent projects/programs. The role requires an accomplished professional with proven experience as a Cost Manager / Commercial Contract Lead on large, complex projects, strong client leadership, proposal and business development capability, and hands-on expertise with CostX or equivalent cost/measurement tools. Experience in Semiconductor facilities and/or Data Center (mission critical) environments is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities:

Leadership Team Management:

• Build, lead, and scale a highperforming Cost Management team delivering multiple concurrent projects across sectors.
• Own resource planning, capability development, succession planning, and performance management (KPIs, QA/QC, governance).
• Mentor senior cost managers and quantity surveyors; instill rigorous commercial discipline and ethical standards.
• Embed AECOM delivery frameworks and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
• Coordinate seamlessly with Project Management, Design, and Advisory teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Provide regular executive reporting and risk briefings to the Executive Director.

Client Management:

• Act as the senior client interface, shaping account strategy, engagement plans, and satisfaction metrics.
• Lead commercial and progress meetings; manage expectations, scope, and change proactively.
• Build trust through transparent reporting, early risk signaling, and solutionoriented dispute/issue resolution.
• Drive repeat business and account growth, positioning AECOM as a partner of choice.

Project Delivery:

• Oversee endtoend preand postcontract cost management: cost planning, estimates, BOQs, value engineering, benchmarking, and wholelife costing.
• Define procurement strategies (EPC, DesignBuild, traditional), lead tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC or equivalent); manage change control, payment certification, and final accounts.
• Establish robust risk, contingency, and forecast models; maintain accurate dashboards and executive reporting.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM standards, client requirements, and applicable codes; deliver on time, cost, and quality.

Proposal Business Development:

• Lead pursuits and bid strategy: scope, methodology, staffing plans, delivery approach, and competitive differentiators.
• Develop fee models, pricing strategies, commercial qualifications, and risk/assumption registers.
• Author highquality technical writeups, case studies, and thought leadership; present confidently to Csuite stakeholders.
• Partner with BD, sector leads, and regional leadership to build pipeline and improve win rates.

Technical Expertise:

• Mastery in cost planning, CostX (or equivalent) cost modeling, and datadriven commercial controls (Excel/Power BI).
• Apply value engineering, benchmarking, wholelife cost analysis, and 5D BIM integration.
• Handson delay analysis (EOT, disruption), claims preparation/defense, forensic cost reviews, and dispute resolution.
• Integrate schedule and cost (Primavera/MS Project) for robust delivery forecasting and earned value insights.
• Establish data governance: templates, WBS, coding structures, and reporting standards.

Specialized Experience:

• Proven delivery across Real Estate (commercial, residential, mixeduse), Hospitals/Healthcare, Industrial, Airports, Urban Development.
• Added advantage: Semiconductor facilities and Data Centerscleanroom/missioncritical MEP costing, highspec fitouts, fasttrack procurement, and riskmanaged delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership on large programs/projects, complex stakeholder environments, and multicontract interfaces.
• Strong track record in delay claims on major programs, with robust documentation and commercial outcomes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CostX (RIB CostX) or equivalent costing tools; advanced Excel and Power BI for dashboards.
• Knowledge of FIDIC (or equivalent) forms of contract; strong tendering, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Cost planning, BOQs, cost modeling, value engineering, benchmarking, and wholelife cost analysis.
• Schedulecost integration with Primavera P6/MS Project; familiarity with 5D BIM workflows.
• Strong report writing, executive briefings, and commercial risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional credentials: MRICS/FRICS, AACE (e.g., CCP), PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience in Semiconductor/Data Center environments and missioncritical assets.
• Exposure to digital transformation in cost management (5D BIM, data automation, standardization).
• Familiarity with regional procurement norms and largescale program governance.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Masters in a relevant field is an advantage.

Experience:

• 20+ years of progressive experience in Cost Management, Contract Administration, and Procurement.

• Track record as Cost Manager / Procurement Contract Manager on large, complex programs/projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple projects, manage clients, and deliver commercial outcomes.

• Rich sector exposure: Real Estate, Hospitals, Industrial, Airports, and Urban Development; Semiconductor/Data Center experience is a plus.

• Handson experience with delay claims, EOT/disruption, change management, and final accounts.

• Strong people leadership: ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple projects.

• Excellent client management skills with executive presence and the ability to manage expectations and resolve escalations.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, clear, structured reporting and confident stakeholder engagement.

• High ownership mindset, decision-making under pressure, and structured problem-solving.

• Strong collaboration across multi-disciplinary and matrix organizations.