Business Systems Analyst

Cost Manager/Quantity SurveyorPayrate: $85.00- $90.00/hr. We are looking for an experienced Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to act as the key, day-to-day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.Responsibilities:Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor in the development of the cost estimates.Reconcile changes and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update.Prepare written comments for the general contractor's submissions, including the executive summary.Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from NPA, subs, quantities from A/Es.Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues.Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects. Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes.Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs.Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders.Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and changing management activities throughout the project lifecycle.Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.Identify, coach and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.Display excellence in leadership and service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment.Financial Management - Utilize internal software to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools in the office to ensure consistent delivery of best practice for Clients and the company.Be a role model that drives a one business culture that achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, stakeholders, and society.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.Relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.RICS accredited or working towards it is preferred.Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred.Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.Excellent communication skills.Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $85.00- $90.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, denmatch, lifeion benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.