If you are an experienced Project Cost Manager with a background in the construction industry and fluency in German – we have a great new role for you in Littau, Luzern. Our client, a global pharmaceutical company with operations in Littau, is looking for the following profile.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of cost management, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality control, and risk management, for real estate projects from planning through to closeout.
• Oversee financial administration of projects, ensuring compliance with funding policies, purchase orders, and capital expenditure approvals.
• Develop and present budgets for pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services in collaboration with the project team.
• Prepare concept-level estimates to support feasibility studies and business cases using internal benchmarks and market data.
• Work closely with the project manager and leasing team to assess lease-related costs, optimizing landlord contributions and tenant improvement allowances.
• Lead procurement processes, including bid analysis and reporting, ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance with procurement policies.
• Maintain a detailed cost plan, providing regular financial reports and ensuring alignment with project schedules and objectives.
• Promote Value Engineering (VE) initiatives throughout the project lifecycle to optimize costs and enhance overall project value.
• Analyze, review, and reconcile all cost estimates and change orders, leading negotiations with contractors and third-party consultants.
• Conduct lifecycle costing analysis for sustainability initiatives where applicable.
• Validate invoices against the cost plan and approve expenditures in collaboration with the project team.
• Manage project closeout procedures, including final cost reconciliations, release of withholdings, and contribution to cost benchmarking databases.
• Oversee third-party cost management teams, ensuring effective delivery of services and implementing performance management strategies as needed.

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project finance.
• Accreditation from RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) is preferred.
• Certification such as PMP or LEED AP is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of MS Project being beneficial.
• Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., OST) is a plus.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Understanding of leases, contracts, and construction practices is preferred.

If you are looking for a new challenging role, please apply now!