Head – Cost Management

AECOM
Gurugram
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 20+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Client management","Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Problem-solving"]

Senior leader responsible for cost consultancy and commercial management across multiple projects, driving cost planning, procurement strategy, and contract administration. Leads a high‑performing cost management team, interfaces with clients, and collaborates with design, advisory, and project management teams to deliver on time, cost, and quality while pursuing business development opportunities.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
AECOM
AECOM
4 months ago

Head – Cost Management

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 3 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Senior leader responsible for cost consultancy and commercial management across multiple projects, driving cost planning, procurement strategy, and contract administration. Leads a high‑performing cost management team, interfaces with clients, and collaborates with design, advisory, and project management teams to deliver on time, cost, and quality while pursuing business development opportunities.
Location: Gurugram
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead cost management across multiple concurrent projects, building and scaling a cost management team.
  • •Oversee pre‑ and post‑contract cost management, including cost planning, estimates, BOQs, value engineering, and whole‑life costing.
  • •Define procurement strategies (EPC, Design‑Build, traditional) and lead tendering, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract awards.
  • •Administer contracts (FIDIC or equivalent); manage change control, payment certification, and final accounts.
  • •Provide executive reporting, risk briefings, and develop account strategy to drive repeat business and client satisfaction.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:MedicalDentalVisionEquity

Key Requirements

  • •20+ years of progressive experience in Cost Management, Contract Administration, and Procurement.
  • •Proven track record as Cost Manager / Procurement & Contract Manager on large, complex programs/projects.
  • •Hands‑on experience with CostX (or equivalent) and data-driven commercial controls (Excel/Power BI).
  • •Experience in leading client interfaces, shaping account strategy, and driving repeat business.
  • •Strong leadership, mentoring, and governance with ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams.
Experience:20+ yearsReal EstateHospitalsIndustrialAirportsUrban DevelopmentSemiconductor/Data Center
Education:Bachelor's in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying
Skills:LeadershipClient managementCommunicationStakeholder engagementProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CostXExcelPower BIPrimaveraMS Project5D BIM

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 3.6
WebsiteLinkedInGlassdoor