Job Title: Associate Cost Manager (PQS) - Hybrid Working
€100k + Package and Benefits
Dublin City
The Associate Cost Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and managing cost consultancy services across various high-profile projects. This role involves providing strategic cost management advice, overseeing project financials, and delivering best-in-class cost consultancy services to clients.
As a senior member of the team, the Associate Cost Manager contributes to business development, mentors junior staff, and supports the overall growth of the cost consultancy division.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level cost advice and strategic guidance to clients, ensuring projects align with budgetary objectives and deliver optimal value.
* Develop and oversee the preparation of detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals.
* Lead the preparation of tender documentation, including pricing schedules, bills of quantities, and cost analyses.
* Drive value engineering exercises, identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.
* Advise on procurement strategies, risk management, and cost control processes to achieve the best project outcomes.
* Oversee the financial management of projects from inception through to final account settlement, ensuring delivery within budget and to client satisfaction.
* Lead the management of variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring prompt resolution and accurate reporting.
* Review and approve interim valuations, progress reports, and cash flow forecasts.
* Represent the consultancy in client and project meetings, presenting financial reports and providing clear, actionable insights.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
* Chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar professional body is required.
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in quantity surveying or cost management, with a focus on delivering complex projects within a consultancy environment.
* Proven track record of successfully managing the financial aspects of large-scale projects across various sectors, such as commercial, residential, and infrastructure.
* Experience in client management and business development is desirable.