Senior Cost Manager (Pre-contract)
Core
Lead pre-contract cost management for commercial real estate projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (pre-contract)
Builds
Cost plans, tender documentation, and risk assessments for real estate developments
Domain
Construction / Commercial Real Estate
Required skills
Pre-contract cost management, value engineering, risk assessment, cost planning, estimating, tender documentation, methods of measurement (NRM, POMI, CESMM), measurement software (CostX), stakeholder coordination, mentoring
Preferred skills
Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS), client-facing experience, 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 budget deviation reports, review and analyze project costs, ensure compliance with standards, mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC