Senior Cost Manager - Life Sciences
Core
Senior Cost Manager acting as the key client interface for complex life sciences, laboratory, research, and commercial construction projects, delivering value-added cost management services.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (construction)
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and financial reports for construction projects
Domain
Construction (Life Sciences, Laboratory, Research, Healthcare)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, contract negotiation, financial management, value engineering, leadership/mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, experience with medium/large-scale complex projects, construction consultancy background
Technologies
Internal software for margin tracking and fee forecasting
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders; produce and present final cost plans; reconcile changes with general contractors; coordinate cost information from suppliers and A/Es; manage cost checks and valuations; prepare funding data presentations and lead VE sessions; negotiate final accounts; compile built cost estimates for benchmarking; mentor talent; implement Business Management Systems; adhere to SOX controls
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities