Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Company Overview:
Gaga Muller is a Project Management Consultancy with specific divisions focused on providing Project Management, Cost Management, and Digital services to owner organisations within the construction industry.

With a proven track record working alongside global technology leaders and data centre developers, we combine local expertise with global standards to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

At Gaga Muller, we empower people and organisations to build with data.

Role

Description:

We are looking for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join Gaga Muller. You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement.

This role offers extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective.

We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed. You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow.

At Gaga Muller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do.

With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business and grow a career with Gaga Muller.

The Opportunity:

Gaga Muller is supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre developments across  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada .

As a  Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor , you will support the commercial management of major construction packages on behalf of the client, ensuring robust cost planning, procurement, cost reporting, forecasting, change management, and financial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Teams, Design Teams, Project Controls, Procurement, contractors, and client stakeholders, you will provide commercial leadership across planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major mission critical developments while developing expertise within a fast-paced international construction environment.

Responsibilities:
1. Scope & Delivery Management

Manage the commercial delivery of construction packages throughout the project lifecycle.

Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans.

Review contractor applications for payment, valuations, and commercial submissions.

Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost risks and opportunities.

Support procurement activities including tender preparation, tender evaluation, and contract award recommendations.

Manage change control processes, variations, and commercial assessments.

Support final account negotiations and project close-out activities.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with Project Managers, Design Teams, Construction Teams, Procurement, Project Controls, and contractors.

Attend commercial meetings, project reviews, and client progress meetings.

Coordinate commercial inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.

Provide commercial advice and cost reporting to client stakeholders.

Develop strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners.

3. Risk & Compliance Management

Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Review and assess variations, change events, and contractual implications.

Support contract administration in accordance with project requirements.

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