Senior Cost Manager Life Sciences Construction

Estimating and Negotiating Change Orders

Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of cost estimates. Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate. Communicate or meet with the general contractor and owner of project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update. Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary. Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.

Cost Impact and Contingency Management

Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs. Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.

Developing Cost Plans and Estimates

Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones. Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.

Negotiations and Contract Prices

Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices. Performing quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Post-Contract Cost Variance Management

Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.

Monthly Cost Reporting

Carry out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client. Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon in a timely manner. Compile built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

Talent Development and Leadership

Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others. Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment.

Financial Management

• Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company

SOX Control Responsibilities

Perform SOX control responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry
• RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Excellent communication skills