Cost Manager - Life Science

Role Overview: You will be a Cost Expert with a strong background in life sciences interior fit-out projects. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing accurate tender cost estimates, leading procurement activities, and ensuring alignment with technical, regulatory, and commercial standards required for labs, R&D centers, and cleanroom environments. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and cost plans based on conceptual and schematic designs, especially for lab setups, BSL zones, cleanrooms, and GMP-compliant interiors. - Conduct rate analysis for specialized services such as epoxy flooring, HVAC, BMS, lab gas lines, PAC/UPS, modular lab furniture, etc. - Collaborate with design, MEP, and project management teams to validate technical requirements and align them with costing. - Assist Business Development (BD) and sales teams with cost inputs for proposals, budgets, and client presentations. - Identify and onboard relevant vendors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in life sciences for modular lab furniture, MEP, cleanroom finishes, HVAC, etc. - Float Requests for Quotations (RFQs), analyze bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and prepare purchase recommendations in collaboration with project teams. - Implement rate card-based procurement where applicable to improve cost and time efficiency. - Track cost variances during execution and suggest corrective measures. - Lead value engineering exercises to improve cost efficiency without compromising technical or compliance aspects. - Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts based on procurement and construction schedules. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Architecture. PG in Construction Management (preferred). - Proven experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom interior fit-outs is mandatory. - Strong knowledge of technical services, lab infrastructure, and compliance-related specifications (GMP, ISO, etc.). - Expertise in cost estimation software, Excel, and procurement management tools. - Excellent analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.,