We're an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We've come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.
It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We're targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.
If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the LATAM & NA region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Role Description:
We are looking for a senior cost manager who will provide a full suite of project control services - estimating / budget development/procurement support/post contract cost management - change orders, cost reporting/risk management / financial closeout.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the client in discussing and providing guidance on the best procurement route for the project
Develop a detailed cost plan with the client, including understanding site layout, conditions, and constraints
Review and present cost Estimates/Cost Plan as required
Drive value engineering and offer cost insights to support business decisions
Finalize and present the Value Engineering/Life Cycle Costing options as required
Review construction plans and prepare quantity take-offs
Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans
Report to senior leadership on current estimated cost vs. budget
Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations
Manage the RFP documentation management process
Manage the post-contract process
Liaise with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors
Prepare reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents
Advise managers and clients on improvements and new strategies
Record any changes in design and update budgets
Travel to various sites as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Prepare and present high?level Cost Advice as required
Oversee the Pre?contract Process and monitor the allocation of internal resources
Attend Client meetings as Soben leads and ensure actions are executed post?meeting
Keep the Client appraised of any issues from Design Team meetings as appropriate
Review the Landlord lease and advise if landlord delivery conditions meet the client's requirement
Responsible for all Quality Assurance across all team deliverables
Perform additional duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications / Relevant Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost management
MRICS or similar preferred
Understand the current Health & Safety legislation and maintain OSHA (Occupation Safety & Health Act) certification
Proficient in the use of advanced functions in CostX to produce Estimates, Bills, etc.
Proficient in the use of the required functions in Microsoft Office skills
Possess in-depth industry knowledge and apply knowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability) to advise on appropriate options and cost implications
Possess Chartered Status and assist colleagues in achieving their APC through coaching, mentoring, becoming a supervisor/assessor, etc.
Outstanding negotiation skills
Team player with the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing