Cost Manager

Permanent
Kildare
Reference Code: 03757

AA Euro Recruitment Group

Cost Manager MEP Ireland Kildare / Remote

Job Description

The Cost Manager (MEP) will play a key role in the management and delivery of cost management services with a specific focus on MEP. The individual will be a key player within our growing team, will have line management responsibility and will be provided with an excellent opportunity to progress within the cost center and wider business.

Specific Duties:

Pre-Contract:

Prepare and peer review construction estimates/cost plans (MEP).
Prepare project feasibility studies with accompanying robust benchmark cost data.
Present estimates/cost plans to the design team and client.
Inform and lead value engineering discussions and provide reasoned advice on all potential cost saving opportunities.
Engagement and participation in design team meetings.
Lead MEP benchmarking initiatives within the cost center.
Prepare detailed MEP tender analysis and lead post tender clarification meetings to align bids prior to contract.
Review and provide comments on contractual documentation.
Identify opportunities to develop new business and report opportunities to the cost center Director.

Post-Contract:

Review contractor and subcontractor pricing.
Lead negotiations on the clients behalf.
Validate/assess contractor/subcontractor payment applications and submissions.
Assess post contract changes.
Ensure that post-contract change is managed and aligned to the change management process.
Provide early warnings to the client on areas of cost risk.
Prepare/peer review construction financial reports at a project and portfolio level.
Lead final account process and ensure completion and agreement in a timely manner.
Qualifications
The individual will possess:
College/University degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field.
A minimum of 3 years experience required.
Background in MEP services required.
Recent experience working on data center projects preferred.
Contractor/subcontractor background considered.
Demonstrates strong communication skills.
Great organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
RICS accreditation preferred but not required.