Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction
Core
Deliver commercial and cost management activities throughout the project lifecycle for manufacturing, life sciences, laboratory, and associated infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Manufacturing, life sciences, laboratory, and complex construction projects
Domain
Construction industry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology
Required skills
Procurement and contracting strategy, Vendor prequalification, Cost estimation, Value engineering, Cost control, Change order management, Dispute resolution, Final account agreements, Post-contract audits, Cost reporting
Preferred skills
Life sciences/pharmaceutical project experience, Construction consultancy experience, RICS accreditation
Technologies
Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, Quantity Take-Off Software
Responsibilities
Advise clients on procurement and contracting strategies, Manage estimating services and review junior team estimates, Manage cost reporting and forecasts, Manage the cost control process including payment applications and change orders, Support dispute prevention and resolution, Manage project invoicing and final account agreements, Benchmark project performance against industry best practices
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC