We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Cost Manager to join our Industrial, Science and Technology team in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
* Working as part of a team focused on estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plans
* Assisting with tendering and procurement activity, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report and compiling the contractual documents
* Assisting with timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
* Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
* Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
* Contribute to cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering
* Help to maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimating
* Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
* Establish strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders
* Proactive and ambitious to support the delivery of cost management services on challenging project and programmes.
* Role will suit an individual who feels comfortable working as part of a large team or acting independently as the key day to day contact point with the client and design team, with support from the wider cost management team.
* Undertaking reporting / analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Cost planning – all project stages
* Benchmarking of costs
* Understanding of methods of construction and procurement
* Value Management and Engineering
* Good problem-solving capability
* Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
* Good organization skills
* Technical knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical services is preferred, particularly in the following sectors: Data centres, Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech or other related facility asset types
Qualifications
* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification accredited by the RICS/SCSI or equivalent is preferred
* Competency in utilizing computer software for cost planning and contract administration would be beneficial.
* Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
* Good command of software such as Costx, MS Suite, Bluebeam would be preferred
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment to manage client expectations and deliver high quality service.
* Role will suit a highly motivated individual who is ambitious and looking for an opportunity to develop personally with a clear path for progression.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Right to work in the Republic of Ireland and EU
What do we offer:
* Exciting tasks and projects with large, international clients.
* Independent work within a dynamic environment.
* International and open corporate culture with flat hierarchies.
* International development perspectives and training opportunities.
* Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
* Modern workplace in a centrally located office.
* Various social and team events throughout the year.
We are looking forward to your application.
Your contact person:
Jack McHugh
Senior recruiter
www.turnerandtownsend.com
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