Job Title: Cost Management Professional
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cost Management Team at The Land Development Agency (LDA) and support the development of one of the most significant development pipelines in the history of the state.
The LDA is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. With a committed equity of €1.25 billion, the agency has commenced construction on various state-sourced lands and is working on direct delivery projects that can deliver over 5,000 homes.
As a Cost Management Professional, you will work across multiple business functions, including Strategic Planning & Master Planning, Property, Construction, Land Acquisition, Developer Collaboration, Asset Management, and Investment. You will have the opportunity to challenge the norm and work with a progressive, innovative, and professional team while accelerating your career progression.
· Visiting sites in consideration and preparing Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates and Development Budgets.
· Detailed analysis of tender returns, including overall unit type cost analysis.
· Analysis to identify the most cost-efficient unit types, unit layouts, and building materials.
· Assisting in the coordination of value engineering exercises throughout various stages of projects.
· Liaising with project delivery teams to ensure construction budgets for upcoming developments are robust.
· Assisting in maintaining a database of construction and development costs.
· Managing the development budget, cash flow, and monthly expenditure on projects.
· Interfacing closely with external consultants, building effective and collaborative working relationships.
· Liaising closely with all LDA external cost management teams, reviewing and assessing external QS reports and cost documents.
· Attending Cost Management meetings with the external QS and monthly site visits.
· Involvement in contractor negotiations where appropriate.
· Attending meetings and undertaking site visits.
· Assisting LDA Development Managers and Construction Managers as required in the management of projects on a day-to-day basis.
· Collaborating with the LDA Asset Management Team to establish, develop, and maintain life cycle costing analyses and databases pertaining to the asset management of LDA developments.
· Assisting in enhancing and optimising cost management standardised documentation.
· Conducting research and cost analysis to continuously enhance the cost management function.
· Indicative level of 2 to 8 years' demonstrable relevant experience with a Contractor, PQS or Developer.
· Experience with cost management and procurement of residential developments, preferred but not essential.
· A self-starter, able to take ownership and responsibility for assigned responsibilities and tasks.
· Ability to work to multiple deadlines.
· Ability to work within a team and appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the LDA.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across both internal and external teams.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity of delivery.
· Degree or Higher in Quantity Surveying.
· Chartered or in the process of gaining chartership.
· Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
· Willingness to attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and a team player.
· A willingness to innovate.
The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer seeking talented professionals to contribute to its mission of delivering social and affordable housing.