Cost Manager - Civil/MEP (Factory/Plant)

The role is a traditional CM role for Factory/Plant work experience.

Role within the project

• Should be able to lead a project independently with the know-how of the following: Quantity survey, Rate Analysis, Value Engineering, Market Knowledge on pricing, procurement, post-contract management, tracking budget & commercial closure for Commercial Fit-out

Job Objectives

• Pre- and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Tendering and procurement activity, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report and compiling the contractual documents
• Taking responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Participate effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts
• Maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimating

Skills Required

• Technical knowledge of interior fit-out projects for a period of 5+years for CM/QS.
• Prior experience of handling base build projects is required and Candidates with Commercial project exposure could be prioritized, preferably should know background working on CostX
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement.
• Experienced with or managing a team that uses multiple estimating tools and applications.
• Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
• The collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.
• Proven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 5 - 8 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, preferably with a construction consultancy in India
• Degree in a relevant construction subject with good technical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills