Executive Cost Manager - Civil

Responsibilities 

• • Lead the delivery of a prestigious project during the pre-contract stage from inception to contract award.
  • Estimating and cost planning through all design stages.
  •  Chair cost management meetings with the client and design team, prepare and present cost reports.
  •  Advise the client and design team to meet budget targets and lead the value engineering process.
  •  Production of full Bills of Quantities (NRM) and tender documentation.
  •  Produce ad-hoc reports as required and present them to the client.
  •  Interfacing with the client, other consultants and project stakeholders, at all project stages.
  •  Lead a cost management team to ensure high quality delivery in accordance with the accountabilities above.
  •  Willing to be hands on and undertake measurement/pricing.
  •  Providing excellent service delivery to clients, gain trust and enhance our reputation.
  •  Ability to plan resource effectively to deliver to client expectations whilst working within fee parameters.
  •  Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management, variation valuation and extension of time claims.
  •  Report writing, Estimate reports, Cost reports, Procurement reports and Tender reports.
  •  Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
  •  Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
  •  Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
  •  Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
  •  Value engineering and life cycle costing
  •  Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
  •  Detailed experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred, and administration of contract procedures.
  •  Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles, professional approach and confidence in presenting to clients, other consultants and project stakeholders. 
  • Demonstrable experience in dealing with contractor's personnel with confidence and assurance. 

Qualifications Required 

• Education - B.E/B.Tech - Civil 

• Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant field would be an added advantage 

• You should have relevant experience of working for a construction consultancy in India, be degree educated in a relevant construction subject and have good technical skills 

• 14+ years of experience in a similar role 

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills