Cost Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Deliver comprehensive cost management and commercial advisory services for construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects across Germany and Switzerland, ensuring budget certainty and value for money for technology clients.
Role type
Mid-level IC cost manager (quantity surveyor)
Builds
Commercial real estate assets including office, industrial, logistics, retail, and mixed-use developments
Domain
Construction & Real Estate
Required skills
Cost estimation, cost planning, tender management, financial reporting, change control, contract administration, value engineering, final accounts, procurement strategy, commercial risk assessment
Preferred skills
RICS Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) pathway, German construction contract knowledge, AI tool utilization
Technologies
Microsoft Office, cost management software
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and cost plans; manage procurement and tender processes; produce monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts; manage change control and contract valuations; verify invoices and maintain payment trackers; produce value engineering reports; manage financial close-out and final accounts; advise on commercial risks and dispute resolution; mentor junior colleagues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC