Project Director Cost Manager

2 days ago

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Management Leader to join our team at Gleeds. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of cost managers, developing and implementing cost management strategies, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Formulate and manage strategies to deliver business objectives.
  • Actively identify new business development opportunities and drive growth across the business unit's activities.
  • Ensure that projects are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls).
  • Agree fees and charges for potential services with business unit manager/area chair.
  • Agree appointments/scope of services. Ensure that appointments are in place prior to commencing service delivery.
  • Deliver high-quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our customers' requirements.
  • Review scope of appointments on a monthly basis to ensure services are being delivered in accordance with appointments.
  • Manage and maintain customer relationships (i.e., clients, business partners, and other consultants). Ensure a customer care plan is in place.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Ensure sufficient resources are made available to deliver services on our projects, including managing resource conflict resolution (with fellow directors).
  • Lead and manage teams, including working with associate directors in managing resources and workload. Ensure compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets, etc).
  • Manage employees, focusing on retention and development.
  • Develop and enhance Gleeds cost management capability.
  • Brief employees on relevant aspects of Gleeds business.
  • Prepare bids for services.
  • Manage service delivery for profit.
  • Manage the commercial aspects of projects (e.g., scope of services/deliverables, invoices, payments, and debt management).
  • Work harmoniously with other directors and assist business unit manager/area chair.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong background in cost management. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive cost management experience post-MRICS qualification.
  • Detailed knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
  • Sound practical knowledge of construction methods and materials.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of administering construction contracts.
  • Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
  • Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement).
  • Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills.
  • Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
  • Proficient networker.
  • Specialist knowledge of a specific industry sector (i.e., residential, hotels, commercial, retail, leisure, education, or other).
  • Ability to prepare first-class bids for services.
  • Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.
  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering services to clients and managing client relationships.
  • Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.

About Us

Gleeds is a leading global construction and cost management consultancy. We deliver on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, solving complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. Our teams are passionate about delivering exceptional results, and we strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. We value quality relationships, creativity, and professionalism, and we are committed to our clients and our people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender.

We recognize the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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