Role: Assistant Cost Manager
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support to the Finance/Commercial team in the monthly review of cost forecasts, actual costs, budgets for projects, payment applications, etc.
• Input into all aspects of the finance and commercial delivery through the application of sound cost management principles and practices.
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator, displaying a high level of numerical acumen with strong attention to detail.
Requirements:
• On-going improvements and developments – Support the team in managing the development of Cost Reporting / Forecast tools, cost collection (time and expenses), maintenance of cost tools developed to date including:
– Sub contractor administration, purchase orders, etc
– Cost data model of forecasts and benchmarks
– Report Analysis of sub projects
– Payment application data
• 2-3 years relevant project experience, in construction
• Must hold at least a relevant Level 8 qualification as per the National framework of qualifications with 2-3 years post-graduation experience or relevant work experience.
Additional Requirements:
• Other Skills / Attributes – support development of continuous improvement of Cost / Finance and Project Control Procedures Alongside team.
• Systems knowledge desirable
– D365 or similar ERP
• PM Systems / Cost Systems; Procore, Cost X, Contract Master, or similar management systems)
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Excel & MS office
• SharePoint Lists would be advantageous
• Experience with Cost Reporting techniques.