Associate Director – Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor – Life Sciences Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead teams in cost management to achieve project goals and meet client expectations.

• Act as the main commercial liaison for clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

• Oversee and conduct quantity surveying, cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and change management.

• Assist in the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls services.

• Report on commercial status, risks, opportunities, and overall project performance.

• Promote the adoption of best practices across project and program execution.

• Enhance cost management procedures, processes, templates, and reporting tools.

• Conduct performance reviews for staff and facilitate employee development.

• Set objectives and strategic direction for project teams.

• Mentor and coach talent to build high-performing teams.

• Manage financial performance of commissions, including fee forecasts, resource planning, and profitability reporting.

• Develop strategies for risk mitigation and track key performance indicators.

• Implement effective delivery methodologies, systems, and best practices.

• Assist with quality assurance and internal business management processes.

• Provide clients with guidance on procurement strategies, contract administration, capital planning, and commercial risk management.

• Foster relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.

• Engage in leadership meetings and prepare presentations and reports for executive-level stakeholders.

• Update on project performance, staffing, commercial status, and strategic initiatives.

• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, interviews, and client engagements.

• Capture and disseminate lessons learned and benchmarking insights.

• Attend relevant industry and networking events.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline in construction.

• At least 8 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls within the construction sector.

• Extensive experience working on life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, research & development, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or other highly technical construction projects.

• Proven experience in leading cost management teams and managing client relationships on complex capital programs.

• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, change management, contract administration, and commercial controls.

• Experience in developing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow analyses, and final accounts.

• Exceptional leadership, presentation, organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop teams, drive continuous improvement, and provide outstanding client service.

• A graduate degree in a related field is preferred.

• Experience in construction consultancy is strongly preferred.

• RICS accreditation or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Availability for remote work.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Healthy and productive work environment.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

• Confidential management of applicant information.