Senior Cost Manager, Construction Projects
Core
Conduct feasibility studies, prepare quantity take-offs, manage procurement and contracting strategies, and control post-contract costs for construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (construction)
Builds
Cost plans, procurement strategies, final accounts, and monthly cost reports for clients
Domain
Construction, infrastructure, real estate, energy
Required skills
Quantity surveying, cost estimation, procurement management, contract negotiation, value engineering, financial forecasting, stakeholder management, team leadership, change control, risk assessment
Preferred skills
RICS/AACE certifications, knowledge management, process improvement, site presence
Technologies
CostX, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Conduct feasibility studies and write procurement reports; Review construction plans and prepare quantity take-offs; Manage estimating and cost planning activities; Apply Value Management techniques; Manage the procurement process and contract negotiations; Ensure post-contract cost variances and change control are managed; Prepare and issue monthly post-contract cost reports; Perform value engineering and life cycle costing; Negotiate and agree final accounts; Lead a cost management team where appropriate; Liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors; Review and approve subcontractor proposals and payment applications; Advise on forecasted cost overruns and propose corrective actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management responsibilities