Cost Manager

Gleeds

Remoto

About this opportunity

The Cost Manager will be responsible for service delivery on the data centre construction project. The role will focus on the cost management of the CSA package from the construction stage through to the settlement of the final account.

Location: Sines, Portugal. This role requires being on-site during the work week. No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering project objectives.
Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
Preparing and presenting the order of cost estimates and option studies.
Cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Cost-in-use studies.
Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
Settling final accounts.
Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
Working closely with project teams to integrate cost management into overall project delivery.
Identifying and managing cost-related risks and opportunities in services.
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

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

3–6 years of experience in a cost management role on large-scale construction projects. Experience within the data centre or mission-critical sector is a plus.
Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks (construction stage).
Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Proficiency in English.
Eligible to work in Portugal.
Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).

Qualifications

QS degree or similar
MRICS qualification or actively working towards chartership (desirable).

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.