RPS are currently recruiting a Project Cost Manager as a key member on a major public lighting renewal contract. We are looking for site staff based in Kilkenny for 24 months.

The Project will be using the NEC4 conditions of contract.The successful candidate shall be site-based and shall report to the NEC Project Manager. The Project Cost Manager shall support the NEC Project Manager by providing all necessary commercial support and advice.

About the Role:

The Project Cost Manager will fulfil the following responsibilities:

The assessment and verification of the Contractor's Defined Cost, both forecast and incurred for the purposes of payment and monitoring against the target Price. This will include meeting and co-operating with the Contractor to agree on forecasts and payment assessments.

Carry out regular audits of the Contractor's accounts and records in order to verify that the Contractor's Defined Cost is compliant with the Schedule of Cost Components.

Advise the NEC Project Manager, Consultant(s) and Client on the status of the likely 'pain/gain' share against the target on a monthly basis.

Provide full-time site attendance for all contract stages in order to obtain and verify such records required to validate the Defined Cost.

Review and assess all compensation event quotations submitted by the Contractor and advise the NEC Project Manager on compliance with the contract and commercial acceptability.

Attend early warning meetings and advise on likely cost implications

Input into the production of the Risk Register when requested.

Budget monitoring and reporting.

Measuring, monitoring, and forecasting cost status and performance including Earned Value on the project.

Critically review and interrogate cost reports to detect problems and identify potential root causes, including recovery plans and measures to mitigate cost issues.

Effectively communicating costs, reporting and findings to the NEC Project Manager and across the project team and to senior management as applicable.

Liaison with internal stakeholders, Project Managers, Clients, third-party Consultants, Contractors etc as appropriate and maintaining collaborative relationships.

Provision of specific assistance to Project Managers when required to drive commercial performance and ensure successful project delivery.

Analysis of project cost and budget data for trending, identifying lessons learned and disseminating findings as system improvements.

About You:

The desired qualifications and experience for the Project Cost Manager are:

Relevant degree / higher diploma / qualification in quantity surveying /cost management, engineering, finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 10+ years' experience in general cost management and cost control across projects of varying size and complexity.

Satisfactory experience as a cost manager during stages (iv) to (v) of a civil engineering/construction project with a capital value of at least 10m (ex. VAT), including the application of Project Controls.

Chartered status desirable.

Previous NEC experience an advantage.

Key Skills/Attributes:

Core Competencies:

Delivery focussed.

Accountable.

Problem solver.

Self-motivated/Initiative/self-starter.

Works well as part of a team.

Position Specific Competencies:

Cost Management - Proven knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and tools for developing, monitoring, and controlling budgets and costs across projects.

Computer skills:

MS Office Suite (proficient user of MS Excel & MS Powerpoint).

MS Power Bi (user of Power Bi advantageous).

Experience in databases and ERP systems would be advantageous.

Knowledge of scheduling software is desirable

Technical proficiency in Project cost control and monitoring across individual projects and / or portfolio of projects, and ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands.

Strong knowledge and understanding in total cost management and cost control concepts and terminologies including change management.

Demonstrated understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) in measuring, monitoring, and forecasting cost status and performance.

Strong technical experience in cost management of projects in engineering consultancies and/or related construction projects.

Strong and demonstrated experience in the management and administration of civil engineering contracts / construction contracts including NEC.

Demonstrate proven knowledge and experience of working with/to accredited Integrated Management Systems & Standards, including quality, data security, risk etc.

Strong analytical skills.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed, trending and lessons learned to facilitate system improvements.

Proven track record in dealing with complex cost management issues proactively and in a timely fashion and ability to achieve results within the set timeframe.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management and interpersonal skills.

What we offer you:

We will give you the opportunity to work with some of the best talent in this industry. We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking to drive solutions-based outputs that deliver sustainable benefit for our clients, their projects and the environment. We also actively encourage global mobility opportunities for our talented people, enabling us to deliver interconnected sectors and services, and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 23 days holiday increasing with service + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Disability Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and Sponsored Education.

About RPS:

RPS a TetraTech company, is a leading international professional services company providing management, engineering, planning, environmental, sustainability and communications consultancy, employing over 600 staff in Ireland with a global staff of 27,000 plus employees across UK, Europe, US and Australia

We benefit from the scale of business that allows us to work on large and/or exciting projects and, at the same time, we retain the local presence in our markets which fosters positive engagement with our clients.

We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.

What happens next:

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you'll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there'll be a two-stage interview process with the Team.

All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.

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