Cost Manager

Overview

Manages project costs, forecasts, invoices, procurement, and value engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• cost reporting
• change orders
• procurement
• value engineering
• cash flow

Tasks

-Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff -Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.' -With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process -With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis -Reviews all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the client’s accounts payable department -Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages -Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements -Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. -With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis -Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff -Attends the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams -With minimal supervision, provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis

Requirements

• excel
• bachelor's
• people management
• analytical
• communication
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Must thoroughly understand and utilize Excel -Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus four years’ relevant experience -Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May require the use of a ladder on occasion -Must have people management experience -Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities -Must have excellent communication and presentation skills

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Benefits

-Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary

About Rider Levett Bucknall Rlb

-Has grown into a leading global consultancy. -Provides project management, cost management, and advisory services. -Known for delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget. -Worked on iconic buildings, transport systems, and sustainable developments globally. -Uses cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to streamline project delivery and ensure efficiency. -Supports projects across various stages from feasibility through design and construction to operation.

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