Finance Cost Manager - Construction

Overview

An experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor is sought to serve as the primary client interface, ensuring client objectives are met through value-added cost management services. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Leadership and direction responsibilities include embedding and promoting organizational values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning and produce final cost plans.
• Collaborate with design services teams and general contractors to develop cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and assist general contractors in ensuring data accuracy.
• Communicate with general contractors and project managers to gather status information for cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written comments on contractor submissions, including executive summaries.
• Coordinate cost information from various sources including suppliers, subcontractors, and architects/engineers.
• Inform and influence engineering priorities based on cost impact.
• Resolve scheduling issues proactively with minimal supervision.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate processes.
• Participate in post-contract cost variance and change control processes.
• Manage cost impact, contingency management, and commitment tracking logs.
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate value engineering sessions with stakeholders.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through design phases, updating at key milestones.
• Provide commercial input to design option evaluations and value engineering exercises.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and lead negotiations to achieve fair contract prices.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls, and change management throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure effective management of post-contract cost variances and change control.
• Oversee cost auditing and valuation processes to maintain robust cost validation.
• Produce monthly cost reports for client presentations.
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts in a timely manner.
• Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking.
• Identify, coach, and mentor talent to develop potential and celebrate successes.
• Demonstrate leadership and service delivery excellence aligned with appointment conditions.
• Utilize internal software to track margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts, and financial reports.
• Implement and maintain internal business management systems and delivery methodologies to ensure best practices.
• Promote a unified business culture balancing the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related construction field.
• Relevant experience in a cost management role within the construction industry.
• RICS accreditation or progress towards it is preferred.
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.

Location

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.