Cost Manager

16 ore fa

milan, lombardy, Italia TRX Tempo pieno
We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Cost Consultant to oversee cost management activities across a portfolio of major residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration development projects in Milan, Italy. The successful candidate will act as the senior cost authority, providing strategic commercial advice, controlling project expenditure, managing procurement and contractual matters, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple developments.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare initial cost plans, order-of-cost estimates and feasibility assessments for new development opportunities, clearly identifying assumptions, exclusions, risk allowances and budget requirements.
Advise on the cost implications of site constraints, design options, building specifications, construction methodologies and project phasing strategies.
Benchmark construction costs against comparable projects in Milan and Northern Italy using cost-per-square-metre, cost-per-unit and elemental cost analysis.
Develop, maintain and update detailed elemental cost plans throughout all stages of design development, ensuring alignment with approved project budgets.
Review design information, identify cost movements and provide regular cost comparisons against previous estimates and approved budgets.
Lead value engineering and cost optimisation exercises with architects, engineers, contractors and client representatives.
Evaluate proposed design changes and variations, assessing their impact on project costs, quality, programme, maintenance and long-term performance.
Develop appropriate procurement strategies, considering traditional procurement, design and build, construction management and other contractual arrangements.
Negotiate and agree final accounts with main contractors and specialist subcontractors, ensuring timely commercial close-out.
Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready cost records, including variations, contractual correspondence,