Construction Cost Manager

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet project requirements.
• Managing the procurement processes of the project.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction of the project.
• Everyday control of delivered services/scope vis-a-vis contracted ones.
• Producing and presenting reports to the management.
• Advising executive directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on the project; in particular those that might impact on risk assessment.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation (reporting, storage, sharing and archiving).

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills:

• Cost management experience in large construction projects (Buildings).
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Sound knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management tools is an advantage (MS Project, etc.).
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.