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About Plaza Premium Group

Plaza Premium Group is a global leader in airport hospitality, dedicated to "Making Travel Better." Established in Hong Kong in 1998, the company operates across four core business segments: airport lounges, airport terminal hotels, airport meet & greet services, and a range of airport dining concepts. With a presence in over 200 locations across more than 60 international airports worldwide, Plaza Premium Group also provides hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances, and corporates globally.

Role Overview

Plaza Premium Group is seeking a Manager, Cost & Contracts to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for the comprehensive administration of construction and fitting-out contracts. The Manager will oversee projects related to the renovation of existing and construction of new airport lounges, hotels, F&B outlets, and relevant services across Saudi Arabia, managing duties from pre-contract through to overall project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties, including the preparation of cost estimates, procurement, tendering processes, tender evaluation, cashflow forecasting, contract administration, variation management, and final account preparation.
• Participate in cost reviews during the initiation, planning, and execution phases of construction and renovation projects for existing and new airport lounges, hotels, and F&B outlets within the Middle East Region.
• Work closely with the Projects Team on all Quantity Surveying (QS) related tasks, and liaise and coordinate with consultants and contractors as required.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within the allocated budget.
• Manage the taking off from drawings and pricing for cost estimates and tender documents.
• Attend meetings and conduct site inspections when necessary.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Global Project Director and/or Vice President MEA.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree or Higher Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying (QS), or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduation experience in quantity surveying practice.
• Demonstrated experience in tender documentation, contract management, estimation, interim payment, cost planning, and cost control.
• Preferably possess fit-out experience in new build and/or renovation projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding and knowledge of professional practices in pre- and post-contract quantity surveying.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• Hands-on experience with general computer applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of the current construction industry and market dynamics.
• A collaborative team player with a mature and positive working attitude.

Work Environment and Reporting

The Manager, Cost & Contracts will report directly to the Global Project Director and/or Vice President MEA. The role requires a willingness to travel abroad and work overtime as needed to fulfill project requirements.