Cost Lead - Pharmaceuticals
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in Limerick. Due to significant investments and multiple projects, the client seeks a Cost Lead to support their team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide timely and accurate cost data for informed decision-making by project leadership.
* Interface with engineers and management for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
* Assist with converting project estimates into control budgets and incorporate into the Project Cost System.
* Maintain integrity of the Cost Management database.
* Manage resource schedules and cost estimates by discipline, cost centre, and cost discipline.
* Educate the project team on budget basis.
* Facilitate Change Management through preparing trends, budget shifts, and change orders.
* Ensure accurate Cost Coding for purchase orders, vendor invoices, and subcontractor invoices.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent industry experience.
* At least 10 years of experience in a similar role within the life science sector on major capital projects.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Microsoft Excel, and previous experience with Ariba, SAP, and Primavera Unifier.
* Ability to adapt to process changes and implement new processes across organisational boundaries.