Senior Cost Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

Are you a Cost Manager looking to work on building projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last?

If so, we are looking for an experienced Project Level or Senior Cost Manager with 5-10 years’ experience to join our team in Dublin. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions. 

About Us:

AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Commercial, Mission Critical, Residential, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Education, Government and Healthcare.

We are friendly, busy and motivated team with an established track record of successfully delivering monitoring on large scale projects with very good client relationships.

We work on multiple projects simultaneously and have a number of large upcoming projects in Ireland in the pipeline.

About Our Team:

Our Cost Management team in Ireland are part of the wider regional Cost Management team delivering all aspects of cost management services, covering the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design and procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phase. We have secured places on a number of local and national frameworks and are looking to expand our team to deliver an exciting mix of projects across a range of sectors and clients

Job Responsibilities:

As one of our Senior Cost Managers working within the wider team, you will lead and deliver in all aspects of cost management and quantity surveying from project inception to completion.

You will drive performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process. Maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry

The role involves a cost management position on the team. Responsibilities will include cost modelling and benchmarking reports and presenting them to clients. Developing cost plans as further detailed design information becomes available. Advising Clients on market conditions and procurement options. Carrying out value and risk analysis exercises.  Compilation of contract documentation and managing the Tender process.

Liaising with clients, supporting the team lead in order to develop new business and maintain high client satisfaction on existing roles. Regular site visits on all projects, meeting client reporting requirements, attending project meetings as appropriate, agreeing valuations, due diligence reporting and the review and management of change control procedures. The applicant will be expected to both manage and deliver projects independently and in conjunction with the support of other members of the team.

The role may also require you to be involved in data centre projects and other highly serviced buildings – experience of mission critical projects and MEP systems would be advantageous.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management or appropriate conversion course
• Understanding a variety of project types/sizes/sectors. Healthcare, Education, mission critical, Commercial, Residential, Industrial sector experience would be advantageous
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to challenge in a positive and engaging manner.
• Ability to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with team lead

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