Cost Lead - Pharmaceuticals
Job Description:
* We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Limerick, Ireland.
* The primary responsibility of the role is to provide timely and robust data related to cost to ensure appropriate and informed decisions can be made by project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Interface with engineers and management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
2. Assist the Project Cost Lead in all aspects of Cost Control Management and its applications with regards to commercial, technical, and services of the project.
3. Prepare weekly and monthly inputs to Project Cost Reports as required.
4. Maintain integrity of the Cost Management database.
5. Manage and maintain resource schedules and cost estimates by discipline, cost centre and cost discipline.
6. Educate the Project team on the Budget basis.
7. Facilitate the Change Management program by preparing Trends, Budget Shifts and Change Orders for review.
8. 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.
Salary Range:
€70,000 - €90,000 per annum