Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for value-added cost management on complex life sciences construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Builds
Laboratory, R&D, and office developments within biotech and pharmaceutical environments
Domain
Life Sciences Construction / Construction Management
Required skills
cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, design team collaboration, contractor reconciliation, cost reporting, supplier coordination, engineering decision support, cost controls, final accounts negotiation, as-built data compilation, team mentorship, financial tracking, process implementation
Preferred skills
laboratory/pharmaceutical project experience, RICS accreditation, construction consultancy background, procurement route expertise, value engineering knowledge
Technologies
internal cost management systems
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders; produce and present final cost plans; review design team cost estimates; reconcile changes for accuracy; communicate status updates to contractors and owners; prepare executive summaries on submissions; coordinate cost information sources; drive engineering decisions based on cost impact; resolve scheduling and cost issues; manage cost checks and valuations; participate in post-contract variance processes; track cost impact and contingencies; support funding presentations and value engineering; develop cost plans through design phases; provide commercial input for design options; review and negotiate contractor pricing; perform quantity surveying and cost controls; ensure robust cost validation and auditing; produce monthly cost reports; negotiate final accounts; compile as-built data for benchmarking; mentor team members; manage fee forecasts and resource planning; implement internal best practices; adhere to SOX controls
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
