Cost Manager

TN Italy; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of the built environment. As a cost management professional, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services for construction projects, from data centers to real estate. Engage with customers, manage projects, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with Italian regulations and international standards. This role offers opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you are passionate about construction and cost management, this is the opportunity for you!

Servizi

Opportunities for Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Competenze

• Sound cost management experience in major construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian construction regulations and international standards.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies.

Mansioni

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in achieving business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services and managing project deliverables.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and tender documentation.

Conoscenze

Cost Management

Construction Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Financial Management

ICT Proficiency

Fluency in English and Italian

Formazione

QS, Engineering, or Architecture Degree

Technical Qualification in Construction

Strumenti

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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Experienced professional responsible for cost management service delivery for construction projects (real estate, data centres) – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

The role is full-time based in Milan.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
2. Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing, and maintaining Customer relationships.
3. Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
4. Managing projects to deliver high-quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures.
5. Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
6. Cost planning.
7. Cost-in-use studies—study of the cost of building maintenance.
8. Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
9. Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
10. Preparing bids for services.
11. Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
12. Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
13. Settling final accounts.
14. Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues related to construction projects.
15. Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
16. Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
17. Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
18. Managing service delivery for profit.
19. Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen or might arise on projects, especially those impacting Gleeds' professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

About You

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge, and Key Skills

• Sound cost management experience in major construction projects covering pre-contract, construction, and post-contract tasks.
• Experience in Data Centres construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian construction regulation and international standards.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts; experience with FIDIC is a plus.
• Clear and effective communication skills—both oral and written.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, financial, and numeracy management skills.
• Proficiency in ICT tools, especially MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• QS, Engineering, Architecture degree, or technical qualification in a construction-related field.

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence how people live, work, and travel. Delivering iconic projects for renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems shaping the future of the built environment.

We value creative thinking and diverse perspectives, with 71 offices worldwide. Our goal is to foster innovation, improve continuously, and build quality relationships based on understanding and collaboration. Our core values are:

• Commitment to clients and our people
• Creativity and realism
• Professionalism with personality

We are an equal opportunity employer and support flexible working arrangements. Gleeds is a gold standard investor in people employer.