Cost Lead - Pharmaceuticals
We are recruiting a Cost Lead for a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Limerick. Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, the client is looking for an experienced professional to lead cost management.
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 in converting project estimates into control budgets and incorporate 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.
* Educate the project team on budget basis.
* Facilitate change management by preparing trends, budget shifts, and change orders.
* Accurately code costs for purchase orders, vendor invoices, and subcontractor invoices.
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.