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Cost Management LeadIrishJobs • Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Cost Management Lead

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  • IE
    Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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    Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Overview This Construction Firm is seeking a Programme Lead to oversee the commercial and cost management processes throughout the project development and delivery stages, from initial business case development through pre-procurement, procurement, delivery and operational stages of large-scale Government infrastructure programmes, including the provision of support and assistance to Government Departments and Agencies across various sectors. This is a senior professional role with leadership and management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent commercial and cost management expertise in in the field of infrastructure project preparation, procurement and delivery. The ability to engage with stakeholders and counterparties and to lead and develop teams are key aspects of the role. Key Responsibilities Some of the key tasks the successful candidate will be required to perform include: Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with internal and external parties, ensuring that standards, integrity and reputation are upheld. Monitoring construction costs and market conditions, including supply chain dynamics and construction price inflation to assess impacts on project budgets. Monitoring Government policy and targets, including regulatory changes and providing guidance on compliance and risk management. Preparing accurate and timely reports on market trends, cost projections, risk assessments and commercial recommendations for internal and client stakeholders. Managing project cost advisers in preparation of construction, maintenance, lifecycle and risk cost plans, and the preparation of tender documentation and tender evaluation analyses in line with public procurement requirements. Implementing appropriate cost standards (e.g. ICMS) and measures on each programme/project to optimise value management and value engineering using recognised methodologies for cost benefit analysis, risk assessment and whole life costing. Developing and maintaining comparative benchmark cost models to support robust cost assurance, challenge and value-for-money assessments across projects and programmes. Managing cost control and commercial assurance processes, including the review of payment applications, claims, variations, commercial disputes and other contract-related cost matters. Working with project management, financial advisory teams and advisers to maintain strong governance structures, including chairing commercial and cost-related meetings. Preparing reports, recommendations, presentations and board papers on cost and commercial matters, including advising on procurement and contracting strategies. Qualifications/Knowledge Third level honours degree (or equivalent) or higher in quantity surveying, engineering, project management or construction costs management related discipline. Relevant subject matter post graduate qualification(s) desirable. Chartered membership of a relevant professional body is desirable. Deep understanding of construction economics, market drivers, cost management methodologies and whole-life value principles across the full lifecycle of capital projects Expertise in value engineering, value management, and options evaluation. Knowledge of key issues and management strategies associated with climate change/sustainability, environmental, social and governance factors on large scale building projects. Experience Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to): A minimum of 12 years relevant cost management experience relating to the delivery of major building or infrastructure projects. Experience in all cost management areas; developing construction and whole life cost plans, value engineering and risk management processes. Experience of managing project budgets, design, capital expenditure, operational expenditure including change control, value engineering and risk management processes. Experience of leading commercial negotiations, claims management and dispute resolution. Recent experience working with major forms of public sector contracts (e.g., Government Construction Contracts Committee forms of contract) and/or of working in privately financed (PPP or Project Finance Initiative) projects. Experience of leading and managing in-house and external project teams. Experience of implementing and managing corporate or programme cost management systems and processes. Experience providing advisory services related to cost and commercial management to major infrastructure clients.

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  • Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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