Cost Management and Estimating Specialist (Fit out)

The Cost Management and Estimating Specialist will develop estimates and review and track costs related to all phases of our interior construction projects. To do this you will need to collaborate closely with our in-house cost, engineering, procurement, and design teams.

Client Details

Global financial trading company who has seen growth both in terms of headcount, and turnover each and every year

Description

Cost Management and Estimating Specialist (Fit out)

This role is based in London but your work will support interior fit-out construction projects in offices worldwide. The right person will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where changes frequently occur.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:

• Supporting the development of construction budgets, incorporating hard and soft costs, FF&E, permitting costs, etc.
• Reviewing cost consultant and construction manager budgets for scope accuracy, making sure that levelling has been completed, and tracking scope and cost revisions from schematic design through construction document issuance
• Managing recurring reporting that summarises the financial picture of our projects, breaking out costs by project, commitments vs. forecast, change orders, and cash flow
• Developing estimates for various interior projects, leveraging cost data and take-off measurements, and iterating as needed throughout the design process
• Reviewing change orders alongside our project managers, Engineering team, and external cost consultant; participating and leading negotiations as needed
• Reviewing construction manager bid documents and line-level trade costs throughout the bidding process for cost competitiveness and scope leveling and accuracy; supporting the internal approval process for all trade buyouts
• Preparing and peer-reviewing construction financial reports at project and portfolio levels

Profile

Cost Management and Estimating Specialist (Fit out)

• Experience in a Cost Consultant/estimating role focusing on fit out
• Experience in a consultancy firm, this is very important to the client
• Able to work as part of a global team
• Able to maintain a presence in the London office several days a week

Job Offer

• Exceptional salary/package
• Ability to work on a range of global projects
• Join a company who is growing from strength to strength