Senior Cost Manager
Core
Senior Cost Manager acting as the key client interface for value-added cost management services in the construction industry.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, and financial reports for construction projects
Domain
Construction / Life Sciences
Required skills
cost estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, quantity surveying, contract price negotiation, cost control, value engineering, financial forecasting, project lifecycle management, leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes, experience with pharmaceutical companies
Technologies
Microsoft suite, estimating software, Project Management Information Systems
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; develop and present final cost plans; review design services and general contractor data; reconcile changes and ensure data accuracy; coordinate cost information sources and supplier agreements; drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; manage cost checks, assessments, and contingency logs; prepare funding data presentations and lead value engineering sessions; negotiate contractor and subcontractor pricing; manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes; conduct cost auditing and valuation; produce monthly cost reports; compile built cost estimates for benchmarking; mentor talent.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities