Junior Cost Manager / Cost Manager

About this opportunity 

The successful candidate will support all aspects of cost management activity across Gleeds? business in Ukraine, reporting to Senior Cost Managers or Project Managers and General Director.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager in all related tasks:
• Measurement and estimating quantities generally
• Preparation of budgets for construction projects at different stages of design and construction
• Assisting in the preparation and management associated with conducting tenders aimed at selecting consultants, contractors, suppliers of materials and equipment
• Analysis of construction contracts 
• Support in conducting negotiations regarding financial and contractual conditions with bidders. Preparation of recommendations for the client.
• Assessment of executed construction works on site and making payment recommendations 
• Undertaking cost optimisation exercises and collaboration with designers on optimisation of design solutions
• Checking of estimates prepared in AVK etc.
• Preparation of reports for the clients 
• Monitoring Ukrainian market trends and costs

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Benefit package available.
• Flexible working hours (also possible full or part-time).

About The Candidate

Who we’re looking for:

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Previous cost management experience; both local and international, not just AVK proficient.
• Proficient in using various software and tools.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.
• A creative thinker.
• Absolute attention to detail.
• Ability to work within QMS and ISMS requirements
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in cost management, engineering, architecture or related field.

About The Company

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.