MEP Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Reviews and issues cost reports to the construction team.
• Reviews the cash flow and issues the cost report to the client s finance/construction team.
• Reviews all change orders in accordance with the client s approval process.
• Ensures all invoices are being processed by the cost team.
• Provides procurement services for the client where applicable for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFPs and bid analysis.
• Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.
• Leads the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams.
• Provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
• Carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.
• Reviews the contractors  close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
• With minimal supervision and where necessary, assists the client with any cost information relating to legal issues due to non-performance by the contractors or engineering services and mechanical liens, etc.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus seven years relevant experience.

• Must be highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects. Must have an understanding of Administration of Construction Contracts for liens, AIA contracts, etc. Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Reviews and issues cost reports to the construction team.
• Reviews the cash flow and issues, with the cost report, to the client s finance/construction team.
• Reviews all change orders in accordance with the client s approval process.
• Ensures all invoices are being processed by the cost team.
• Provides procurement services for the client where applicable for construction and engineering services, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
• Where applicable, overviews and reports to the client on contractor buyout of subcontract bid packages.
• Leads the bi-weekly cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and engineering teams.
• Provides cost information on value engineering analysis.
• Carries out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis.
• Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
• With minimal supervision and where necessary, assists the client with any cost information relating to legal issues due to non performance by the contractors or engineering services and mechanical liens etc.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.