Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Life Sciences Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor providing day-to-day client interface and cost management services for major capital construction projects in life sciences, manufacturing, and advanced technology.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts for large-scale construction projects
Domain
Construction / Life Sciences / Manufacturing / Advanced Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery
Required skills
Estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost controls, change management, contract pricing negotiation, financial management, value engineering, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, leading cost management on medium to large complex projects, construction consultancy experience
Technologies
Internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking and forecasting
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; Produce and present final cost plans; Review and participate in design services team development of cost estimates; Reconcile changes and ensure contractor data accuracy; Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions; Manage cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances; Prepare monthly cost reports for client presentation; Negotiate and agree upon final accounts; Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking; Identify, coach, and mentor talent; Utilize internal software to track margin levels and financial forecasts; Implement and maintain company delivery methodologies and tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities