Senior Cost Manager - Dublin

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Cumming Management Ireland is a leading Irish Construction Consultancy, based in Dun Laoghaire, providing a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Management Ireland is seeking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager (4+ years’ experience) in Dublin.

The role of a Senior Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Assume day - to - day delivery responsibility for projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks without supervision.
• Ensure that change control processes are effectively managed for the services we provide.
• Contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetings.
• Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
• Manage the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high quality standard.
• Mentor and coach team members, ensuring that staff and new starters are developed to support the successful growth of the Practice and development of their career.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.

 

Key Attributes:
The ability to –

• Negotiate, influence and deliver results in a client facing role.
• Deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment, subject to change.
• Prioritise and self-manage with ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Partner.
• Lead a team.
• Create a close knit team as required and motivate and mentor the team to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• SCSI/MRICS qualification or experience.
• Strong core technical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff. Good experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects.
• Excellent pre and post contract technical cost management skills.

 

Cumming Management Ireland is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.