Responsibilities:
Post-Contract:
Oversee bill certification and lead the variation management process, ensuring all changes are captured, validated, and costed appropriately.
Perform independent verification and review of quantity take-offs for all construction elements.
Own the document control process including drawing register maintenance (names, revisions, availability checks).
Interpret construction drawings and align cost data to evolving design requirements across projects.
Independently generate periodic cost reports and cost plan updates (fortnightly/monthly) as per client requirements, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Carry out Interim Valuations for payment.
Analyse and report on any contractual claims. Apply robust understanding of construction methodologies and work sequencing to support project-level cost strategies.
Reappraisal of provision for fluctuations in cost of labour and materials.
Provide and maintain Variation Order Trackers, Measurement Trackers and Bill/Invoice Trackers.
Provide "early warning" advice on any matters likely to affect the project budget or programme.
Establish the most advantageous analysis of the construction costs as required by the Client’s accounting procedures
Uphold rigorous QMS practices throughout the cost management lifecycle, meeting or exceeding client-specific benchmarks.
Lead and guide the cost management team, ensuring productivity, clarity, and alignment with post-contract objectives.
Manage the Client professionally, conducting regular meetings, addressing escalations, and maintaining proactive communication. Act as the last point of escalation.
Interface with stakeholders including PMC, clients, architects, and contractors to resolve issues and ensure consistent cost alignment.
Analyze and synthesize cost data from various inputs to enhance forecasting and reporting accuracy.
Prepare simple cost plans or briefs where needed to assist client decision-making at key milestones.
Monitor and respond to client esc
📌 Executive Cost Manager (India)
🏢 Gleeds
📍 India