Cost Manager

To manage and control project costs budgets expenditure and financial performance ensuring projects aredelivered within approved budgets while identifying financial risks cost variances and opportunities for cost optimisation.

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost plans.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and investigate variances.
• Prepare regular project cost and financial performance reports.
• Monitor labour materials plant and subcontractor costs.
• Review purchase orders invoices and payment certificates.
• Monitor subcontractor accounts valuations and payments.
• Assist with project forecasting and cash-flow requirements.
• Identify potential cost overruns and communicate financial risks to management.
• Assist with tender pricing estimates and cost analysis.
• Review variations claims and additional works.
• Maintain accurate cost records and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers Site Agents Procurement and Finance.
• Monitor project profitability and assist with final accounts and project close-out.

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying Cost Management Construction Management Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years relevant experience.
• Construction/civil engineering experience is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with construction costing project budgets and cost reporting.
• Knowledge of contracts variations and subcontractor management is advantageous.

• Financial and commercial analysis
• Budget and cost control
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation
• Reporting and forecasting
• Problem-solving
• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Budget variance and cost control
• Accuracy of project cost reporting
• Forecasting accuracy
• Project profitability monitoring
• Variation and claims management
• Identification of cost-saving opportunities
• Timely reporting of commercial risks