Cost Manager, Galway

Job Details

DesignBuild Search are working with a leading independent Engineering Consultancy in Galway. Due to expansion, they currently have openings for intermediate Quantity Surveyor. The successful application will assist the QS team on a mix of projects.

Scope of Projects:

Commercial
Residential
Hospitality
industrial
Civil
 
Minimum:
Degree qualified in construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
3+ years’ experience with a leading consultancy
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in use of Excel, Cubit and Buildsoft
 
Roles and 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, explores variances, manging issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery.
  • Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work.
  • Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager.
  • 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 special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost date to be effective on cost reduction.

 
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