Lead / Senior Cost Manager (Pre - Contract)
Core
Lead pre-contract cost management for commercial real estate projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining quality.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (pre-contract)
Builds
Cost plans, tender documentation, risk assessments, and contingency budgets for commercial real estate projects.
Domain
Real estate (commercial) + Construction cost management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pre-contract cost management, value engineering, risk assessment, cost planning, estimating, tender documentation, methods of measurement (NRM, POMI, CESMM), measurement software (CostX), mentoring junior staff, stakeholder coordination, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS), understanding of local cost benchmarks
Technologies
CostX, NRM, POMI, CESMM
Responsibilities
Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities, provide advice on cost-effective solutions, conduct risk assessments, prepare regular budget deviation reports, review and analyze project costs, ensure compliance with industry standards, mentor junior cost managers, collaborate with clients and stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC