Capital Projects Cost - Manager
Capital Projects Cost - Manager
Accenture – Glasgow
Career Level - Manager
Manages and control the costs of capital projects, ensuring they stay within the allocated budget and achieve maximum economic efficiency. Implements tools and methodologies for detailed expense tracking, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions. Optimize the profitability of investments.
About the opportunity
We are currently looking for an ambitious and self-starting Cost Manager to join our expanding Building and Places team in the EMEA region to help deliver complex projects for our Clients.
In this role you will:
Create Detailed Cost Analyses: Prepare project cost analyses (including the final account and capital allowance claims) based on agreed format or special requirements for cost, design etc.
Lead Value-Engineering Efforts: Facilitate, set up and manage value-engineering exercises.
Streamline Tendering Processes: Facilitate, set-up and manage tendering processes (including all GC and other procurements as required).
Offer Expert Contract Advice: Provide specialist technical advice in relation to contracts in support of the VDC’s Legal Advisors
Manage Contract Sums: Facilitate, set-up and manage contract sums (GMP, lump sum, etc. dependent on advice given by PM).
Coordinate with PM Team: Project administration – Co-ordinate with project management team to provide regular feedback from T&T Global regarding all New Site Development (“NSD”) development related topics (e.g. PEP, ERL, IMS, POs, Design and other Program Level related items).
Deliver Insurance Solutions: Provide certain insurance related services (estimates of replacement costs and claim confirmations).
Customise Construction Management: Provide Contract specific scope of services relating to construction management and design and build contracts
About you
5-10 years of experience as a Cost Manager in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.
Able to prepare and deliver role-related training to improve project management skills internally.
Must possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, together with a common sense and flexible approach.
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and a strong understanding of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference
Glasgow
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