Design Build Search are working with a Leading Cost and Management consultancy in South Dubli.
Due to growth plans they have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Director (QS).
The successful applicant will be involved in the strategic growth of the business.
Within this position you will be responsible for the commercial division within our clients Dublin office.
This role would involve managing large multi-million euro contracts and leading a QS team of 3-4 members.
Sectors: Commercial Hotel Residential Leisure Sports Minimum: Degree qualified in construction Economics or Quantity Surveying.
Chartered QS 12+ years PQS experience Previously held a director role within a consultancy.
Responsibilities include: Managing all QS duties within the Dublin office.
Manage a team of 4 senior QS from Senior to AD level Analyse blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates.
All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections Experience in project management Competent in all forms of estimating packages, Microsoft excel and word Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction manager/supervisors to discuss cost.
Monitor cost from vendors or subcontractors, explores variances, manging issues in conjunction with manager, deals with cost overseas and recovery.
Reports on actual costs and examines estimates used by management for purpose such as planning, organising and schedule work.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project manager.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedures.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost date to be effective on cost reduction.
Skills: Quantity Surveying Cost Management cost director tender management construction consultancy