Job Overview
This senior role is designed for experienced Cost Managers with exceptional negotiation skills and a collaborative attitude.
The Key Responsibilities include:
* Leading and developing a team of estimators to drive professional excellence in estimating.
* Managing cost estimation processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring bids comply with client requirements.
* Evaluating contractor and supplier bids, delivering category awards, and leading value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
* Supporting procurement by preparing cost estimates and leading contract analysis.
* Developing bid documentation, project BOQs and budgets to provide a full estimating service.
Essential Criteria include:
* Proven experience as a people manager, leading, developing, and motivating teams.
* Experience managing subcontractors and negotiating estimates within construction.
* Strong understanding of costs, mark-ups, and margins.
* Relevant degree or technical qualification; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualification.
* Passion for change, innovation, and growth of the team and function.
Key Performance Indicators will be used to measure success.