Cost Manager Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Cost Manager to join one of Ireland's leading building contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare cost plans from early feasibility through to detailed cost planning, ensuring timely delivery to project teams.
* Participate in design team meetings, providing cost advice to ensure financial viability without compromising the design.
* Ensure the design team remains cognizant of efficient unit types, layouts, and materials during scheme design progression.
* Liaise with project delivery teams to establish robust construction budgets for upcoming developments.
* Collaborate with sales teams to ensure specifications and budgets accurately reflect market expectations.
* Take off quantities to create Bills of Quantities for upcoming developments, interpreting BoQs to provide site teams with working documents and budgets.
* Interrogate current project exit costs to inform real-time cost data for new projects.
* Develop and maintain a databank of Cairn construction costs to support ongoing Cost Estimation and Financial Appraisal processes.
* Prepare Part V applications to Local Authorities and ensure compliance.
* Liaise with PQS consultants to prepare BOQs for project budgets, ensuring they have access to the latest information.
* Attend meetings and undertake site visits as necessary.
Requirements:
* Post-Graduate experience in PQS/Main Contractor/Developer roles.
* Able to meet demanding time and quality targets.
* Good IT skills, including competency in Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
* Willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.