Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading construction consultancy in Milano is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost management for various construction projects. Responsibilities include supporting business objectives, engaging with customers, and delivering high-quality management services. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in cost management, with a degree in a relevant technical field and proficiency in English and Italian. The role offers opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Servizi

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in cost management for construction projects.
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.

Mansioni

• Support Business Unit Directors in achieving business objectives.
• Deliver high-quality cost management services to customers.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Mentor and coach junior employees.

Conoscenze

Sound cost management experience in major construction projects

Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies

Clear and effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills

Fluent English and Italian

Formazione

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

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Experienced professional responsible for cost management service delivery of construction projects – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Administrating 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.

Benefits

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

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Sound cost management experience in major construction projects covering pre-contract and construction / post-contract cost management tasks - real estate, mission critical, industry, energy, oil&gas.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• 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, negotiating, 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 and Italian.
• Eligible to work in Italy.

Qualifications

• QS, Engineering, Architecture degree or technical qualification in 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Construction and Real Estate

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