Senior Cost Manager

Our Client, a well-established international project management company in Malta, is looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join their growing team. Reporting directly to the Head of Cost Management Department, your responsibilities will diversify as follows:

• Maintaining clear and open lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders throughout the entire project, ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned.
• Overseeing and managing a team of professionals involved in cost management and ensuring they fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
• Creating detailed and accurate cost estimates and plans for the project, and these need to be delivered according to the project schedule.
• Presented cost estimations and plans to clients in a way that they can easily understand and make informed decisions.
• Identify what factors drive project costs and be able to identify cost-saving or value-adding opportunities for the client.
• Preparing and presenting various financial reports to the client at different project stages, such as before and after the contract is signed.
• Ensure accurate preparation of BOQ’s using standardized methods.
• Lead tendering and procuring, which involves managing the entire procurement process, from identifying potential contractors to awarding contracts and preparing all the necessary documents.
• Managing any changes in project scope or costs that occur after the contract is signed, including handling cost variances and change requests.
• Ensuring that all financial assessments and valuations are performed accurately and on time, whilst negotiating final costs with contractors and reaching an agreement on the project's financial aspects.
• Maintaining high-quality service delivery in all aspects of cost management; developing a deep understanding of the client's goals and needs, and nurturing a positive and productive working relationship.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating, cost consulting, quantity surveyor in various projects, including residential, commercial, infrastructural, hospitality etc.
• Highly cognizant and abreast with all applicable standards, legislations and practices applicable to the construction industry in Malta.
• Able to work under pressure and work closely with others in a multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills as well as attention to detail.
• Must hold a valid driving license.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Engineering and/or a recognized professional qualification in this field.
• Hold either a MRICS, or Cost Engineers Designation, or have other satisfactory/equivalent membership.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft programmes, AutoCad, and CostX or similar cost estimating software.