Cost Manager - Life Sciences Construction
Core
Manage cost management services, procurement strategies, and commercial outcomes for large-scale life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Builds
Construction estimates, cost plans, forecasts, and final accounts for life sciences facilities
Domain
Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost estimation, procurement strategy, contract administration, change order evaluation, cost reporting, value engineering, risk assessment, final account negotiation, budget management, commercial risk register maintenance
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, life sciences project experience, construction consultancy background, knowledge of construction procurement methods
Technologies
Cost estimating software, takeoff software, bid analysis tools
Responsibilities
Advise clients on procurement strategies and manage vendor prequalification; develop and review construction estimates and cost plans; validate project costs and commercial assumptions with contractors; manage cost reporting schedules and forecasts; oversee payment applications and change order evaluations; support contract administration and dispute avoidance; manage final account negotiations and project closeout; benchmark project performance against historical data.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC