Cost Manager (Intermediate or Senior)

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

About this opportunity

The Cost Manager (Intermediate to Senior-level) will be responsible for service delivery of construction projects – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Managing projects to deliver high-quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Preparing and presenting the order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning.
• Cost-in-use studies - study of the cost of building maintenance.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular, those that might impact on 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
• Salary:€55,000 - €70,000 gross per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 5+ years of cost management experience in major construction projects. Experience on data centre projects would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Solid experience managing costs during the construction phase.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving, negotiation, finance and numeracy management skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluent English. Italian is an advantage.
• Eligible to work in Italy

Qualifications

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

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.