Cost Management - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the Position

We are looking for a Cost Management and Estimating Specialist to develop estimates and review and track costs related to all phases of our interior construction projects.

To do this right, you will need to collaborate closely with our in-house Cost, Engineering,Procurement, and Design teams, along with our external construction management firms and consultants.

This role is based in London but your work will support interior fit-out construction projects in our offices worldwide. The right person will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where changes frequently occur.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:

Supporting the development of construction budgets, incorporating hard and soft costs, FF&E, permitting costs, etc.
Reviewing cost consultant and construction manager budgets for scope accuracy, making sure that leveling has been completed, and tracking scope and cost revisions from schematic design through construction document issuance
Managing recurring reporting that summarises the financial picture of our projects, breaking out costs by project, commitments vs. forecast, change orders, and cash flow
Developing estimates for various interior projects, leveraging cost data and takeoff measurements, and iterating as needed throughout the design process
Reviewing change orders alongside our project managers, Engineering team, and external cost consultant; participating and leading negotiations as needed
Reviewing construction manager bid documents and linelevel trade costs throughout the bidding process for cost competitiveness and scope leveling and accuracy; supporting the internal approval process for all trade buyouts
Preparing and peerreviewing construction financial reports at project and portfolio levels

About You

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field of study, or indepth professional experience
7+ years of related professional experience
Can review architectural and mechanical/electrical (MEPs) drawings
Has experience working with takeoff software (i.e., On-Screen, Bluebeam)
Explains complex technical problems with brevity and accuracy
Organised and can multitask and handle competing priorities
Team player who can increase responsibilities over time
Takes initiative and operates with a sense of urgency
Strong Excel skills
Quantitybased surveying experience is highly preferred
Fluency in English is required