Senior Cost Leader (fmd)

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Cost Leader (f/m/d) to join our team in Madrid Spain or Lisbon Portugal.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in Cost Management a strong technical background and strong interpersonal skills with an innovative and digital orientation. You will be part of our Project Management team reporting to a Team Leader and should be able to work independently and autonomously when required.
The role will be responsible for the operational delivery/management of (sub)projects in line with budgetary compliance regulatory and planning controls within required standards of quality delivery and safety. The position is aligned to our Technology opportunities (Data Centres and related assets) and will require a strong commercial mindset and robust cost control discipline in fast-paced delivery environments.

Role accountabilities:

• Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates and project cash-flow.

• Preparation of tender documentation and evaluation; review and validation of contractor estimates.

• Advise on contractual/commercial matters and support procurement and commercial
  strategy as required.

• Identifying analysing and developing responses to potential risks.

• Monitor Contractors to ensure compliance with the Contract.

• Review and validate claims for changes to the scope of works and agree new values in line with change control processes.

• Monitor delivery of the Contractors services and works to ensure costs are in line
  with forecasts.

• Undertake cost analysis of works or services delivered.

• Post-contract administration and management including contract documentation valuation of progress payments variation assessment and cost control reporting.

• Provide financial progress reports.

• Technology sector focus: support cost and commercial management of Technology projects (including Data Centres) typically involving MEP-intensive scopes multipackage procurement long-lead items and tight program interfaces.

• Technical Due Diligence audits (as required): technical review of installation projects technical specifications and maintenance documentation for all types of assets (industrial residential tertiary) analysing regulatory compliance design and operating conditions and useful life of equipment.

• Contribute to team delivery standards and support mentoring/review of outputs where required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in Cost Management teams.

• University degree in Construction Management (Building Surveying) or Architecture; M&E engineers are also welcomed.

• Proven knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.

• MRICS or equivalent is not required but will be an asset.

• Technical proficiency: measurement cost estimating construction technology contracts and law.

• Previous experience within a consultancy environment is a plus.

• Proven experience managing project cost/budget scope schedule and resources; managing vendors; and overseeing formal planning tracking and reporting of project performance.

• Proven experience within the Technology sector (Data Centres etc.) is a major plus.

• Good communication skills.

• Good negotiation and people skills.

• Strong technical education in building construction.

• Client-facing well-organised self-motivated and able to work independently as well as
  within a team.

• Spanish and English (written and spoken) at a professional level

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.