Construction Cost Manager | Flexible Work Options

Gleeds; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gleeds in Italy is seeking a Cost Manager (Intermediate to Senior) to lead cost management on major construction projects from early estimates to final accounts. You will support Business Unit Directors, nurture client relationships, and deliver high-quality cost management deliverables in line with procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, option studies, tender documentation, bids evaluation, and reporting to clients. Fluent English is required; Italian is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost management experience on major construction projects
• Solid experience managing costs during the construction phase
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Methodical approach to work
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, finance and numeracy
• Proficient ICT skills including MS Office
• Fluent English; Italian is an advantage
• Eligible to work in Italy

Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors in delivering business objectives
• Engaging with Customers to grow and maintain relationships
• Delivering high-quality cost management deliverables
• Managing projects per business procedures
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies
• Cost planning and cost-in-use studies
• Advising on procurement strategies and tender processes
• Preparing bids and evaluating tenders
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Settling final accounts and reporting to Customers
• Mentoring and coaching employees
• Managing service delivery for profit
• Raising issues promptly to protect PI insurance

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Teamwork

ICT skills (MS Office)

Fluent English

Italian language (adv)

Eligibility to work in Italy

Education

QS/Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gleeds in Italy is seeking a Cost Manager (Intermediate to Senior) to lead cost management on major construction projects from early estimates to final accounts. You will support Business Unit Directors, nurture client relationships, and deliver high-quality cost management deliverables in line with procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, option studies, tender documentation, bids evaluation, and reporting to clients. Fluent English is required; Italian is an advantage.