Cost Lead - Pharmaceuticals
We are recruiting a Cost Lead for a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Limerick, Ireland. The client is seeking a professional to join their team due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide timely and robust data related to cost to ensure informed decisions can be made by project leadership.
* Directly interface with engineers and management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
* Assist the Project Cost Lead in all aspects of Cost Control Management and its applications regarding commercial, technical, and services of the project.
* Maintain integrity of the Cost Management database.
* Manage and maintain resource schedules and cost estimates by discipline, cost centre and cost discipline.
* Facilitate the Change Management program by preparing Trends, Budget Shifts and Change Orders for review.
* Provide accurate Cost Coding for Purchase Orders, vendor invoices, subcontractor invoices, and verify provided cost codes are recorded in the Accounts Payable system.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Business or equivalent level of industry-based experience.
* A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position within the life science sector on major capital projects.
* Demonstrated skill in identifying, analysing and solving problems as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Software Proficiency – Microsoft Office, advanced Microsoft Excel, previous Ariba and SAP experience, Primavera Unifier is advantageous.