Cost Lead - Pharmaceuticals
Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, a leading global pharmaceutical client is looking for a Cost Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide timely and robust data related to cost to ensure informed decisions can be made by project leadership.
* Interface with engineers and management for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
* Assist with converting the Project estimate into the Control Budget and incorporating 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.
* Ensure the Budget basis is understood by Project team.
* Facilitate the Change Management program.
* Provide accurate Cost Coding for Purchase Orders 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.
* 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.
About the Role:
This is a 12-month contract opportunity based in the surroundings of Limerick, Ireland. The successful candidate will have experience working on major capital projects in the life science sector and will be able to provide technical expertise to support project delivery.