High-Rise Construction Cost Manager

About Us:

Latinem is a high-performance Global Capability Centre (GCC) delivering world-class strategic, digital, and operational support to Sobha’s markets across the Middle East, the United States, and Australia, the leading developer in the Middle East. Driven by excellence and innovation, Latinem is more than just a support hub it is the intellectual engine fueling some of the most ambitious real estate projects worldwide. We bring together top-tier talent across functions, including Engineering, Design, Technology, Finance, Marketing, HR, Procurement, and Business Intelligence, operating at the intersection of precision and scale. Global Vision, Made in India With its base in India, Latinem bridges time zones, cultures, and business priorities, enabling 24/7 business continuity, strategic execution, and seamless integration with international teams.

About the role: The Estimator / Quantity Surveyor is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), budgets, and cash flow forecasts for building and infrastructure projects. The role supports decision-making across project planning, sales pricing, contract administration, cost control, and final cost closure.

Key Responsibilities 1. Estimation & Pre-Contract Activities Prepare high-level project budgets based on concept and schematic designs. Develop pre-launch cost estimates using detailed quantity take-offs from drawings. Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for pre-contract and feasibility stages. Conduct rate analysis for various construction activities. Provide budget inputs for sales pricing, cash flow planning, and financial forecasting. 2. Contract BOQ Preparation & Review Study tender drawings, technical specifications, and scope of work. Review BIM models to extract quantities and assess costs for major construction activities. Compare contractor-submitted detailed BOQs against: Approved launch budget Original design intent Tender scope and specifications Identify variations, deviations, exclusions, and discrepancies in submitted BOQs. Support finalization and approval of the Contract BOQ. 3. Value Engineering Identify and evaluate value engineering proposals across disciplines including: Structural MEP Façade Assess technical feasibility, design compliance, and cost impact of VE proposals. Quantify cost savings and benefits arising from value engineering initiatives. Coordinate with design consultants and peer review consultants for VE evaluation. 4. Post-Contract Variation & Change Management Evaluate and assess variation orders arising during project execution. Analyze cost impact of design changes and scope modifications. Prepare recommendations for approval or rejection of variation claims. Respond to contractor variation submissions in line with contract terms. Ensure variations are accurately reflected in cost reports and final accounts. 5. Cost Control & Reporting Support cash flow planning and monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. Assist in billing, invoicing, and cost tracking activities. Contribute to final cost closure and reconciliation against approved budgets.