Cost Manager, West Dublin

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Design Build Search Full time
Overview

DesignBuild Search are working with an independent project and Cost Management Consultancy in West Dublin. Due to expansion they have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This position offers hybrid working and structured career progression to Associate Director.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Design Build Search.

Responsibilities
  • Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates.
  • All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.
  • Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explore variances, manage issues in conjunction with manager, deal with cost overseas and recovery.
  • Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for planning, organising and scheduling work.
  • Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
  • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures.
  • Conduct studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data to improve cost reduction.
Qualifications
  • Degree qualified in construction economics or quantity surveying.
  • 7+ years' PQS experience.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Package includes
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Pension and healthcare
  • Plus additional benefits
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Project Management
Industries
  • Construction, Civil Engineering, and Financial Services

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