Cost Manager (Construction) - Norway / Sweden / Finland (Hybrid)

Laminar Projects; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laminar Projects in the Nordic market is seeking a seasoned Cost/Commercial Manager to lead project cost control and commercial processes across complex infrastructure projects. You will own costs from concept through close-out, oversee pre-construction estimating, live cost management, and change management, while driving digital tools and scalable practices.

Experience working with Tier 1/2 contractors and travel every other week is valued; strong English communication and leadership are

Qualifications

• Cost management background with at least 10+ years of experience on construction projects.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; Norwegian language abilities are an advantage.
• Leadership mindset with a relentless approach to dealing with people.
• Proven track record of improving projects and organisations beyond the basics.

Responsibilities

• Own the project costs through all stage gates with QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a no-surprises financial environment.
• Lead pre-construction estimating and post-contract live cost management, including deep-dive cost analysis of change orders.
• Report simple actionable cost information to stakeholders to enable efficient project delivery.
• Develop scalable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team for long-term impact.
• Develop everyone by maximizing team development and client education.

Skills

Cost management

English communication

Leadership

Impact

Norwegian (advantage)

Job description

We are Laminar Projects!

Ifyou’vealready heard about us,you’reprobably readingthis becauseyou’retired of the typical, chaotic ways of doing things in construction. But in case youhaven’t,we’rea high-end project management consultancy and tech developer with a focus on upgrading the way construction projects are delivered.Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of humancivilisation. (Check out our short film about it.)

We bring transparency and control to projects through a pragmatic mix of the latest tech, our own processes, and a big dose of common sense. We then take our deep understanding of theseprojectsand we invest heavily into developing the digital solutions that anyone can use to deliver their projects better. (Check out Shape, our construction management tech, tosee whatwe’redoing.)

The core of all this is our true secret sauce: our people. We only recruit thevery best, both in capability and personality. We’redeeply focused on designing a new type oforganisationthat’soptimisedfor the flourishing of the people in the teamfirst and foremost. People who join us develop fast as a whole person in ways they never imagined. (Read more about our vision and missions.)

This approach has allowed us to grow from just two people in 2017 to over 220 today. We have a stable, repeat client base across infrastructure and complex building projects in the UK and internationally, andwe’restill growing fast. Joining usisn’tjust some “job”.It’sa transformative educational experience. We challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. There are many diverse and interesting challenges available.It’sup to you to guide yourself into whichever areasyou’remost interested –we’llenable it.

Get to know us better by watching a few more of our videos.

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Core values for a good life

A life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships and challenging yourself to create a positive impact, so our values reflect the four levels of relationships that each of us has:

• Grow yourself – your relationship with yourself
• Care about people – your relationship with others around you
• Execute to greatness – your relationship with your team
• Buildcivilisation – your relationship with humanity and the world

We enshrined our values in our vision:

We exist so that everyone in our team can flourish in a high-impact community that:

• Connect us with meaningful relationships
• Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans
• Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures

By first doing this, we can achieve the highest levels of value for the world.

And enable the achievement of our vision through our two missions:

• To fullydigitalisethe construction of humancivilisation
• To create a new type oforganisationthat enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society

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The Role

Purpose of the role

• Supercharge client service: Delivercutting-edgecost management powered by digital tools, moving beyond static reporting to dynamic project insight.
• Cradle-to-graveexpertise: Oversee every commercial aspect of projects, frominitialconcepts through close-out.
• Champion collaboration: Facilitatecross-functional collaboration, particularly with project managers,plannersand design teams, to ensuretimely, on-budget, and high-quality project deliver.
• Innovate fearlessly: Bring fresh ideas to the table, design new processes, and exceed industry expectations with progressive thinking.
• Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements throughLaminar'sproject controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflow and maximising control.
• Think outside spreadsheets: Wearen'tlooking for Excel-only users. We want professionals who embrace a digitally enhanced approach to cost management.

Team

This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:

• Understanding what the real problems of projects are.
• Implementing the best solutions to those problems.
• Developing scalable best practices,toolsand technology.

More specifically you will be part of our Commercial Services Team. Your leader will be our Commercial Director.

Your top three objectives:

1. To make construction projects deliver to near perfection
2. To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems
3. To develop yourself and everyone around you

1. Own the cost

Manage the project costs through all stage gates, integrating QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a "no surprises" financial environment.

2. Own the outcome

Lead pre-construction estimating and post-contract live cost management. This includes managing complex change orders with deep-dive cost analysis to protect the client’s interests.

3. Report and inform

Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively (Laminar’sexisting infrastructure will support this).

4. Make scalable solutions

Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved

5. Develop everyone

Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well.

Your capabilities:

You will be a seasoned Cost/Commercial Manager, with extensive experience working directly with clients, ideally with some stints working for Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as well, to provide the well-rounded experience that is hugely valuable as a consultant. You understand that cost does not live in a vacuum - it is a byproduct of schedule, risk, and scope.

You must have:

• Mastery: Cost Management background with at least 10+ years of experience on construction projects
• Communication: Proficient in written and spoken English communication skills. Additional language abilities are appreciated, with Norwegian considered an advantage.
• Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people
• Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics

Location:

Experience working within the Nordic market and willingness to travel every other week to support our regional operations.

Data Centre Focus (Desirable):

• Prior experience in Data Centres or high-tech industrial projects is highly valued.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for complex construction projects, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control, from initiation to close-out and handover.
• Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and favourable outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Laminarisn’tthe place for you if any of the following is true:

• You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge
• You like to be the smartest person in the room
• Youdon’tlike continuously receiving honest candid feedback
• You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of projects would I be working on?

It’scommon for people to be exposed to several projects in their first year with us.You’llwork on some of the most complex and interesting environments in the world.We’vedelivered over 100 data centres internationally, many of them fast-tracked and multi-package. Our teams have supported flagship infrastructure programmes like HS2 through integrated planning and digital delivery, contributed to over $30bn in power generation and transmission projects, and played a key role in the development of high-containment labs and R&D campuses