Cost Manager - Commercial Developer
Core
Lead cost management for commercial development projects, including feasibility, tendering, post-contract valuation, and final accounts.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Commercial Development)
Builds
Cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports, bid documentation, and final accounts for real estate projects.
Domain
Real Estate / Property Development / Construction
Required skills
Cost estimation, tender management, cost planning, value engineering, contract administration, financial reporting, client negotiation, team leadership, process improvement.
Preferred skills
Experience with new builds and fit-outs, knowledge of FMS systems, business development.
Technologies
FMS
Responsibilities
Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports; Estimate and plan costs, present the final cost plan; Manage tendering, pre-qualification, tender list, preliminaries, analysis, and reports; Handle post-contract cost variances and change control; Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy; Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports; Input into value engineering; Negotiate and agree on final accounts; Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages; Lead cost management team, ensuring accountability; Identify new business opportunities with existing clients; Assist in producing bid documentation; Improve cost management procedures, templates, and products; Ensure key information and learnings are input into the internal database; Track financial management using FMS; Identify and refer ideas for process improvement; Assess commission management quality and efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership