People, Cost Manager

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Portakabin Full time

Overview
Position:
People, Cost Manager - Construction
at Portakabin
Location: Donabate, Dublin, Ireland (must be based in Ireland with experience in the Irish construction sector)
Base pay range
Salary: up to €80,000 + Company Car + 10% Yearly Bonus (based on business area targets)
Role summary
You are a driven and experienced
People, Cost Manager
with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative attitude.
In this senior role, you will manage the cost estimation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all estimates, while leading a team of estimators in Donabate.
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 3 estimators; provide guidance, support, and leadership to drive professional excellence in estimating.
Manage cost estimation processes; coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and ensure bids comply with company policies and client requirements.
Implement quality control procedures and develop BID documentation, Project BOQ and budgets.
Evaluate contractor and supplier bids; deliver category awards; lead value engineering exercises to optimise project costs without compromising quality.
Support procurement by preparing cost estimates, derogations lists, and leading Contract Analysis.
Develop Bid Documentation, Project BOQ and budgets; provide full estimating service to support Commercial leads in defining Scope of Modular Hire Projects.
Maintain involvement across multiple projects, focusing on exact requirements for specific opportunities.
Essential criteria
Proven experience as a people manager, leading, developing, and motivating teams.
Proven experience in the Irish construction market/sector.
Experience managing subcontractors and negotiating estimates within construction.
Strong understanding of costs, mark-ups and margins.
Relevant degree or technical qualification; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualification.
Passion for change, innovation, and growth of the team and function.
As a Senior Cost Manager, you will
People manage 3 estimators and lead the estimating function in support of Sales and Hire within the Irish Business Unit.
Oversee cost estimation processes and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
Lead or contribute to bid documentation, budgets and cost analysis; support procurement and contract analysis activities.
Benefits and opportunities
25 days annual leave + bank holidays; option to buy 5 additional days
Flexible working principles
Contributory pension; annual bonus
Dedicated health and wellbeing services
Fully funded professional qualifications
Volunteer day off; employee benefits program (discounts at shops, gyms, restaurants, holidays)
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries.
We provide modular buildings for hire and sale, refurbished buildings, and construction site accommodation, serving sectors from manufacturing to education, health, transport, utilities, and construction.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the equal treatment of all colleagues and to reasonable adjustments during the application and onboarding processes.
How to apply
For the full role profile and application, please visit the Portakabin careers page.
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