Senior Cost Manager Milano

Senior Cost Manager
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Experienced professional responsible for cost management service delivery for construction projects (real estate, data centres) – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

The role is full time based in Milan.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.

Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.

Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers' requirements.

Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.

Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.

Cost planning.

Cost-in-use studies - study of the cost of building maintenance.

Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.

Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.

Preparing bids for services.

Evaluating and reporting on tenders.

Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.

Settling final accounts.

Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.

Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.

Producing and presenting reports to Customers.

Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.

Managing service delivery for profit.

Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to: Opportunities to develop and grow your career.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Flexible working arrangements.

About You Who we're looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills Sound cost management experience in major construction projects covering pre-contract and construction / post-contract cost management tasks.

Experience in Data Centres construction projects is desirable.

Excellent knowledge of Italian construction regulation, as well as international standards.

Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.

Understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.

Experience working with FIDIC is a plus.

Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.

Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.

Organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.

Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.

Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.

Fluent English.

Knowledge of Italian is desirable.

Qualifications QS, Engineering, Architecture degree or technical qualification in construction-related field.

About Us A world of opportunity Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger.

We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike.

Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment.

Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you'll become part of a truly global team that isn't restricted by borders.

We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business.

We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together.

Wherever we are in the world, we're committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work: Professionalism with personality.

Excellence with humility.

Innovation with agility.

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

We recognise 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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