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:

- Qualified 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.

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