Job Description
Senior Cost Manager
PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
* Relevant undergraduate degree or post grad qualification (i.e. in Quantity Surveying, MRICS Preferred)
* Demonstrable professional development relevant to the Data Centre industry (or other critical environments).
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Assist with early Stage Cost Advice to feed into the site acquisition due diligence process ensuring all aspects of the due diligence information are factored into estimated costs.
Working with External Quantity Surveyors develop end of RIBA Stage Cost Plans. Analyse the cost plans against data analytics and initial business case budgets and highlight any overspends and take action to rectify overspends.
Working with the External Quantity Surveyors oversee Cost Control across all packages (Construction, consultant, OFCI)
Provide oversight and guidance to the Change Management Process and manage the end user change process including early stage change estimating.
Ensure the Out Turn costs (EFC’s) are accurately reported within the Monthly commercial reports.
Initiate Value Engineering Exercises to ensure best value is being achieved.
Feedback into the business via the Cost Reporting process of any overruns against business case figures.
Work with the Procurement Team, External Quantity Surveyors and Project Management oversee the procurement process with particular emphasis on the 2nd Stage Open Book procurement process.
Continually challenge the external Project Teams to ensure best value is being achieved.
Ensure OFCI pricing accurately reflected in Cost Reports.
Take ownership of the supplier payment processes ensuring payments are accurate and made in a timely manner.
Oversee the sub contractor payment processes, ensure invoices match valuations and ensure invoices are paid promptly.
Manage the PO uplift process reviewing EFC v PO level to ensure headroom is available to cover upcoming payments.
Feedback lessons learned in terms of change into the budgeting and scoping process.
Risk Management
Working with Project Teams ensure all risks are identified, quantified and risk mitigation measures have been developed and implemented.
Contract Strategy and Contract Management
In collaboration with AE legal and procurement ensure the procurement strategy aligns with company policy, local legislation and supply chain aspirations. Ensure any contractual commitments are supported by the legal team
Ensure AE and End User obligations are clearly articulated and stepped down to the suppliers.
Assist with contractual negotiations with suppliers as required.
Ensure all AE suppliers Contracts (Consultants and Contractors) are pro actively managed
Reporting
Prepare and present regular comprehensive project specific commercial status reports highlighting project financial performance, risks and cashflow to both internal and external stakeholders.
Regional Expertise
Develop an understand of local common practice and culture with regards to contracting standards and construction practices.
Feed into the development of localised benchmarking for out turn delivery costs.
Stay informed about regional regulations and industry trends that could have a commercial impact on schemes
Develop and maintain an understanding of the supply chain in key locations.
Procurement
Working with the procurement team develop a procurement strategy and contracting strategy that fits with the project requirements.
Within the Tender Event Schedule produced by the Procurement function ensure that the Package cost estimates are completed and accurate.
Assist with the selection and recommendation of suppliers for projects.
Assisting in the management and processing of Purchase Orders.
Process and Procedure
Working with the Project Management Office ‘ assist I the development of exemplar commercial process and procedure for the organisation.
Pro actively review and provide suggestions for improvements in the current processes