Job Title: Principal Estimating Manager (Senior Level) Employment

Location: Various - Birmingham Two to Three Days a week on site

Duration: 6-12 Months Weekly

Hours: 40 Hourly

Qualifications: Background in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Cost Management

Responsibilities:

• Oversee resource allocation and personnel management for developing Cost Estimates for intricate projects.
• Ensure alignment of Cost Management practices with Risk Management strategies, incorporating necessary contingency plans within budget constraints.
• Conduct thorough reviews of Cost Estimates, employing industry benchmarks and norms to scrutinize proposals.
• Establish and monitor Cost baselines, with a keen focus on corrective measures and Earned Value Management techniques.
• Execute complex estimates, crafting supporting documentation such as methodologies, basis documents, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with BIM data utilization, and coordinate technical matters with other project functions.
• Communicate cost-related insights to drive cost-efficient design decisions.
• Utilize industry best practices, including benchmarking databases, for estimating and related Controls services.

Requirements:

• Membership in professional associations such as RICS, ACostE, or ICES, coupled with relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Status or actively pursuing such accreditation.
• Extensive experience in high-value, complex construction or infrastructure Estimating projects.
• Proven leadership in managing Estimating teams and facilitating stakeholder communication.
• Proficiency in scoping work and developing initial Cost Estimates.
• Ability to convert estimates into budgets and effectively manage risk, opportunity, and uncertainty.
• Aptitude for analyzing external factors like inflation and market trends.
• Familiarity with regulations and industry standards impacting high-value estimates.
• Understanding of cost drivers and their impact on project lifecycle costs.
• Track record of managing team performance in complex project environments.