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    Cost Manager

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    Job Description

    Lenoir, USA
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is partnering with the leading global design and consultancy organisation for today's built environment. Their team of data center experts is dedicated to the design and delivery of mission critical facilities.
     
    What the Job Involves

    • Providing support to Project Teams throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Providing project level reports including detailed analysis of project cost and changes.
    • Maintaining and controlling budgets from design concept through to project completion.
    • Assisting with change management and control of total project costs (general contractors, direct suppliers, and professional appointments).
    • Analysing projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends, and accrual of actual costs.
    • Developing cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines.
    • Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders.
    • Estimating and negotiating potential change orders.
    • Completing cost validation and quantity surveying on an as needed basis.
    • Monitoring and audit compliance.
    • Reconciling program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial controls systems.
    • Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients.

    We’re Looking for Someone Who

    • Understanding of construction means and methodology.
    • Ability to read and understand design information.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels.
    • Proficiency with Primavera P6.
    • Focus on health and safety.
    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience.
    • 5+ years of relevant experience.
    • Strong software skills.

    We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.
     

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