Cost Manager

The Cost Manager provides cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering. The Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the clients desired project outcome. Responsibilities Prepare and issue periodic cost reports to senior technical staff Prepare construction-related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies. Review the cash flow prepared by junior technical staff and issues to senior technical staff With minimal supervision, review all change orders in accordance with the clients approval process Review all invoices for the project and ensures that junior technical staff codes the invoices where applicable and forwards them to the clients accounts payable department With minimal supervision, provide procurement services for the client, where applicable, for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis Where applicable, overview and report to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages Attend the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams With minimal supervision, provide cost information on value engineering analysis With minimal supervision, carry out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis Review the contractors close out administration and ensure that they meet their contractual requirements Contribute to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. Contribute to and understand the clients desired project outcomes, identify opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned. Requirements The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. Bachelors degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus four years or relevant experience Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities Must have people management experience Must have excellent communication and presentation skills Thorough understanding of, and experience with Excel