Cost Manager

Overview

Manages project costs, invoices, forecasts, procurement, and earned value analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• earned value
• procurement
• change orders
• value engineering
• cost reporting

Tasks

-Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages -Reviews the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff -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 -Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies. -Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. -Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements -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 -With minimal supervision, carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis -With minimal supervision, reviews all change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process -With minimal supervision, provides cost information on value engineering analysis -Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.

Requirements

• people management
• excel
• bachelor’s
• construction
• communication
• decision-making

What You Bring

-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 -Must thoroughly understand and utilize Excel -Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus four years or relevant experience -Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.

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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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