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Senior Cost Manager (Public Sector), Dublin
Contact Gavin Murphy
Job Details
* Location: Dublin, Ireland
* Sector: Construction & Civils
* Salary: €100,000
* Job Reference: b0ce4693c763
* Posted: 02.05.2025
* Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description
We are working with a large Public Body seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a major infrastructure project in Ireland. The role involves managing project costs, overseeing contractor payments, and ensuring financial controls. The position is contract-based with potential for long-term employment, expected to last approximately 6 years.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave
* 35-hour workweek
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Professional membership reimbursement (SCSI, RIAI, Engineers Ireland)
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with contractual and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
* Conduct detailed cost estimation and financial modelling
* Assist in financial planning, earned value analysis, and forecasting
* Track and manage project costs, contractor payments, and cost heads
* Generate variance reports, projections, and strategic cost advice
* Collaborate with workstream leads and the cost consultant
* Support the PMO team with cost updates and financial visibility
* Ensure cost control measures are in place throughout the project
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Finance, Cost Accounting, or related discipline
* Proven experience in cost management/control within large-scale infrastructure projects
* Strong background in financial management, estimating, and reporting
* Experience in supervisory or project controls management role
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
* Knowledge of financial modelling and project accounting
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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