Cost Management Consultant

vor 1 Woche

Luzern, Luzern, Schweiz TalentCloud Group Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr


If you are an experienced Cost Management Consultant with a background in the real estate/construction industry and fluency in German - we have a great new role for you in Littau, Luzern. Our client, a global pharmaceutical company with operations in Littau, is looking for the following profile. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of cost management, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality control, and risk management, for real estate projects from planning through to closeout.
  • Oversee financial administration of projects, ensuring compliance with funding policies, purchase orders, and capital expenditure approvals.
  • Develop and present budgets for pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services in collaboration with the project team.
  • Prepare concept-level estimates to support feasibility studies and business cases using internal benchmarks and market data.
  • Work closely with the project manager and leasing team to assess lease-related costs, optimizing landlord contributions and tenant improvement allowances.
  • Lead procurement processes, including bid analysis and reporting, ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance with procurement policies.
  • Maintain a detailed cost plan, providing regular financial reports and ensuring alignment with project schedules and objectives.
  • Promote Value Engineering (VE) initiatives throughout the project lifecycle to optimize costs and enhance overall project value.
  • Analyze, review, and reconcile all cost estimates and change orders, leading negotiations with contractors and third-party consultants.
  • Conduct lifecycle costing analysis for sustainability initiatives where applicable.
  • Validate invoices against the cost plan and approve expenditures in collaboration with the project team.
  • Manage project closeout procedures, including final cost reconciliations, release of withholdings, and contribution to cost benchmarking databases.
  • Oversee third-party cost management teams, ensuring effective delivery of services and implementing performance management strategies as needed.

Person Specification:

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in a relevant technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project finance.
  • Accreditation from RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) is preferred.
  • Certification such as PMP or LEED AP is an advantage.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of MS Project being beneficial.
  • Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., OST) is a plus.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
  • Understanding of leases, contracts, and construction practices is preferred.

If you are looking for a new challenging role, please apply now


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