Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Vertiv Corporation

Job Info

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Due to ongoing growth, a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor is required immediately for a leading technology infrastructure solutions and manufacturing company. The primary responsibility for this person will be to oversee and manage all aspects of project cost control, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives, across a multitude of projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in project cost management for large General Contractors or large-scale product suppliers, preferably with experience in the mechanical / electrical industry. Proficiency in cost estimation software and advanced spreadsheet skills are essential. Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders are also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and manage Change Order Requests and Subcontractor Change Orders, ensuring accurate pricing and alignment with project schedules.
• Key support and management of construction claims.
• Provide guidance to project / technical teams, identify legal and contractual problems and opportunities across varied projects.
• Management of subcontractor / supplier accounts to ensure continued value for money is achieved across all projects.
• Attend and facilitate change management meetings, updating relevant logs and documents accordingly.
• Review and verify Subcontractor's Change Item Logs, ensuring accuracy and timely incorporation into project billing.
• Ensure all financial tracking tools are updated regularly and verify accuracy of cost dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Assist the project delivery teams to ensure all contractual entitlements are submitted and recovered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience in analyzing and driving improvement in data reporting with Finance and IT systems.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations of findings and recommendations by creating visual summaries of quantitative cost information. Build and continually improve dashboards to provide insight.
• Must have demonstrable skills with Microsoft office applications, particularly Excel. Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
• Experience in a global, multi-cultural environment, & comfortable working autonomously.
• Occasional travel domestic or international.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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