Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate

Job DescriptionPre and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reportsEstimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost planTendering and procurement activity, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report and compiling the contractual documentsTaking responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuationsProducing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientInterfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stagesParticipate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processesPerform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accountsMaintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimatingQualificationsA degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics or equivalent is required.Strong English skills required + ItalianProven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.Experience for a period of 5 years for CM/QS, 10 years for SCM and above.Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement.Experienced with, or managing team that uses multiple estimating tools and applications.Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr