Cost Manager – Budgeting & Procurement Leader

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Benefits program

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Cost Manager for Dublin Office to support all aspects of project budgeting, procurement, and cost control. You will develop and implement cost management processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and policies.

The role involves leading procurement lifecycles, preparing and reviewing budgets, producing detailed cost reports, and partnering with project managers and stakeholders to optimise costs and manage risks.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience delivering cost management for projects.
• Extensive experience supporting cost-management activities within major project environments.
• Significant expertise in budgeting, risk identification, scheduling, planning, design, and cost estimating.
• Strong experience engaging with stakeholders at all organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective cost-control processes to monitor, manage, and forecast project budgets and expenditure.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
• Lead the full procurement lifecycle, including prequalification, tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, and contract preparation.
• Oversee the preparation and assessment of tender documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Produce detailed cost reports and present insights to senior management, providing recommendations to optimise costs.
• Collaborate with functional leads to support integrated planning and delivery.
• Partner with project managers to define cost objectives and monitor performance against targets.
• Identify and mitigate cost-related risks to minimise financial exposure.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or Level 8

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Cost Manager for Dublin Office to support all aspects of project budgeting, procurement, and cost control. You will develop and implement cost management processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and policies.

The role involves leading procurement lifecycles, preparing and reviewing budgets, producing detailed cost reports, and partnering with project managers and stakeholders to optimise costs and manage risks.