Assistant Cost Manager

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t Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.
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ne of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.
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ole description:
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- unction independently as the Project Cost Manager (PCM) working with the Project Director in delivering pre and post contract professional M&E Cost Management services.
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ole accountabilities:
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- reparation of cost appraisals, cost plans, cost estimates and project cash-flow.
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- reparation of tender documentation under various contract forms.
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- ender evaluation and recommendation for award.
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- ost-contract administration and management including contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, cost control reporting and f inalization of project final accounts.
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- ndertaking procurement management, feasibility studies, value management, capital allowances, life-cycle costing, cost analysis.
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- rovide support in cost management of projects.
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- ork collaboratively with other Cost Managers to manage related issues on the multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with stakeholders on requirements.
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- ead and develop (where necessary), team members to deliver service excellence.
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- epresenting the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with Clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership.
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- ffective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other Cost Managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost effective.
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- iaise with other Cost Managers to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing quality of the service.
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ualifications & Experience:
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- echnical knowledge - Measurement and cost estimating using digital tools, construction technology, contracts and law.
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- echanical and Electrical expertise with sound technical understanding of M&E systems.
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- nderstand and be familiar with professional practice and contract administration processes.
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- emonstrate proficiency and competency in PCM function and require mínimal supervision.
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- roject background in commercial offices fit-out (is preferred)
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- roject background in data centre (is preferred)
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- ble to work proactively as a team player.
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- bility to communicate clearly both spoken and written.
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- xhibit strong interpersonal skills.
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- egree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Building Services, Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from recognized universities
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- iploma in Intelligent Building Technology, Green Building Sustainability, Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from recognized polytechnic
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- egree graduate or with 3 to 5 years relevant M&E QS / CM experience
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- iploma holders with minimum 5 years relevant M&E QS / CM experience
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- onsultancy experience preferred
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- ember of Professional Association preferred

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hy Become an Arcadian?
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ur work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.
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e continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients’ most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.
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s a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it’s not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.
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- help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and red