Senior M&E Cost Manager

Gleeds; Sines; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global consultancy firm based in Sines, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Cost Management Professional to handle cost aspects in mechanical and electrical services for data centers construction projects. Responsibilities include managing projects, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring deliverables meet customer requirements. Candidates should have experience in large-scale construction projects, ideally in data centers, along with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. This role offers career growth opportunities and requires on-site presence five days a week.

Serviços

Opportunities for career development

Employee assistance programmes

Qualificações

• Sound M&E cost management experience in large-scale construction projects, including data centers.
• Knowledge of industry standards around electrical and mechanical installations.
• Proficiency in English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Managing cost aspects of mechanical and electrical services in construction projects.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.

Conhecimentos

M&E cost management experience in large-scale construction projects

Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment

Knowledge of industry standards for Data Centers

Construction procurement strategies knowledge

Post-contract cost management experience

Clear and effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving and finance skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Proficiency in English and Portuguese

Formação académica

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

Senior cost management professional responsible for managing the cost aspects of mechanical and electrical services within data centres construction project.

About this opportunity

Location: Sines, Portugal. This role requires being on-site during the work week. No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Managing projects and to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
• M&E cost planing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Cost-in-use studies.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Administrating M&E contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Working closely with project teams to integrate M&E cost management into overall project delivery.
• Identifying and managing cost-related risks and opportunities in M&E services.
• 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 programmes

About The Candidate

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound M&E cost management experience in large-scale construction projects, including data centres or other mission critical projects.
• Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations.
• Knowledge of industry standards around equipment and engineering specifications relating to Data Centers.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in English. Portuguese is desirable.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.

About The Company

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.