Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager providing cost leadership, estimating, and commercial controls for a major advanced manufacturing construction program.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and financial reports for a multi-year capital program in the manufacturing sector.
Domain
Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial
Required skills
Cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, contract price negotiation, cost auditing, contingency management, financial forecasting, value engineering, project lifecycle management
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes and value management
Technologies
Internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; Produce and present final cost plans; Reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy with the general contractor; Coordinate cost information from NPA, subs, and A/Es; Manage cost checks, valuations, and post-contract cost variances; Prepare monthly cost reports and funding data presentations; Lead negotiations on contractor and subcontractor pricing; Mentor talent and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities