The purpose of this role is to support with cost planning, cost management and procurement across a portfolio of projects.
- Production of cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage
- Manage the tender process, review and analyze tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the Project Manager
- Work on shop drawings for the project and review the details under the supervision of the PM
- Evaluate Subcontractor/Contractor shop drawings against the approved drawings
- As primary project cost controller, ensure that the project remains on budget through the design and construction phases
- Liaise with the separate contract admin team to ensure a robust handover of pre-contract documentation and be available to respond to future queries as needed
- Assess and value progress payments and change requests
- Monitoring allocation of costs into the construction accounting software
- Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data
- Prepare, review, and update cash-flows
- Estimate variation orders for Subcontractors/Contractors
- Review and evaluate payment certificates for Subcontractors/Contractor
- Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders in liaison with the PM and Design & Construction Team
- Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements
Skills
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Equivalent Degree
- A minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience with large scale projects.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of cost management.
- Knowledge of the standard procurement practices.
Your Proficiencies
- Computer literate in all Microsoft applications (spec. Word & Excel), AutoCAD, Primavera, Adobe Acrobat XI Professional
- Experience in Quantity Surveying, Quantity Measurement, Measurable, Bill of materials type contract
- Current accreditation with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or similar equivalent, is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other project team members
- Excellent leadership skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills