Cost Manager
Core
Managing cost planning, control, and commercial performance for major infrastructure projects in Ireland including metro, aviation, rail, water, and highway schemes.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Infrastructure)
Builds
Nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects
Domain
Construction & Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
cost planning, cost estimating, cost control, budget management, cash flow forecasting, contract administration (NEC4), procurement support, change management (variations/claims), risk analysis, value engineering
Preferred skills
Chartership (MRICS or equivalent), membership of professional body (RICS, ACostE, CICES, PMI, APM)
Technologies
NEC4
Responsibilities
Managing project cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; Developing and maintaining cost estimates, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts; Monitoring project expenditure and performance against approved budgets; Supporting procurement activities including cost input to tendering and contract evaluation; Administering and managing contracts in line with agreed commercial frameworks; Assessing and managing change including variations, compensation events, and claims; Providing cost advice and commercial insight to project teams and stakeholders; Contributing to risk management processes including cost risk analysis and contingency management; Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives; Coordinating cost reporting and ensuring robust governance and audit trails; Liaising with contractors and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on commercial matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC