Cost Manager

JD.COM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.COM in London seeks a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost estimation, procurement, and development budgeting across the Four Regions. You will collaborate with the International Procurement teams and report to the Head of International Procurement Dept., driving cost efficiency in renovation and logistic projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in architecture/engineering cost, at least 5 years in development or project management, and deep knowledge of local cost benchmarks and

Qualifications

• Experience in cost and procurement management for development or industrial projects.
• Ability to lead cost estimation and budgeting for renovation and development projects.
• Familiarity with local cost benchmarks, regulations, charges, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review the bill of quantities and controlled pricing for engineering category tenders.
• Price recognition and inquiry of materials, equipment, and change orders during contract execution.
• Review project settlements for Group engineering projects.
• Bid clarification and tender cleaning for engineering category project tenders.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure information is available for cost estimation.
• Manage external consultant to align cost with market trends.
• Variation orders management and interim payment control.
• Set up database
• Coordinate procurement across departments to align with cost policy.
• Set up cost information and supplier databases, explore vendors

Skills

Cost management

Procurement management

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Cost estimation

Tender/contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

This position is based in London. This role requires strong local experience in cost & procurement management, development, and execution in the region. The Cost Manager will closely collaborate with International Procurement teams, reporting to both the Head of International Procurement Dept. The objective of this role is to lead and support the Four Regions(EU/Americas /ME/AP) all aspects of cost and procurement works including cost estimation of renovation projects, cost management of development projects, vendors exploration, procurement management in Logistic & Industrial Sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Review the bill of quantities and controlled pricing for engineering category tenders within the Group.
• Price recognition and inquiry of materials, equipment, and change orders during contract execution for engineering categories within the Group.
• Review project settlements for Group engineering projects.
• Bid clarification and tender cleaning for engineering category project tenders within the Group.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to complete the cost estimation.
• Manage 3rd consultant to ensure the cost align with the market and future trends.
• Variation orders management and interim payment arrangement and control;
• Set up database
• Manage / Assist to carry out procurement as required by other departments, coordinating all relevant departments, to ensure the procurement process are fully aligned with the company's cost and procurement policy.
• Set up cost information and suppliers database, explorer vendors

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Architecture or Engineering Cost are preferred,registered/ Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant development or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects (preferred) ;
• Proven experience in independently completing project budget preparation and review; experience in full project lifecycle management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of local cost benchmark, local regulations, authority charges and legal requirements;
• Familiar with international logistics real estate cost and procurement management, with a minimum of 3 full-cycle project experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities.
• Seeks continuous improvement to the design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solution to all aspects of the development.
• High level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player.