Senior Manager, Cost Management EMEA
Core
Senior Manager leading cost estimation, budgeting, and contract administration for mission-critical data center construction projects across EMEA.
Role type
Senior Manager, Cost Management (Construction)
Builds
Sustainable digital infrastructure data centers
Domain
Construction / Data Centers / Infrastructure
Required skills
Cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting, contract administration (FIDIC, NEC, JCT), tender management, value engineering, cost risk analysis, change order assessment, cash-flow projection, supplier negotiation, material take-off, construction contract compliance
Preferred skills
Leadership, project management, AutoCAD, network and operating systems support, procedure documentation, multi-project management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates during concept, design, and pre-construction phases; Develop cost plans, budgets, and forecasts for all project stages; Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine material, labour, and equipment costs; Manage tender processes including preparing/reviewing bid documents and evaluating contractor proposals; Conduct cost comparisons and negotiate pricing with suppliers and contractors; Monitor project expenditures and track cost performance against budgets; Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions; Review and administer construction contracts; Assess change orders, variations, and claims to determine cost impact; Produce cost reports, cash-flow projections, and financial updates; Present findings to project stakeholders and senior management; Identify cost risks and develop mitigation strategies; Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize cost efficiency without compromising quality; Provide feedback to management team on partners' commercial performance; Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
