COST Manager/Client Consultant

Experienced cost managers for construction and industry
 
Are you interested in further development of a strong cost management team? Do you have solid experience as a Cost Manager in construction and civil engineering tasks, as well as in conducting cost analysis? Join us in shaping the future.

Become Part of Our Highly Professional Client Advisory Department in Lyngby
You will be part of COWI's unit for Construction, Industry, and Architecture in Denmark, within the Client Advisory department. We provide consultancy services for all types of construction and industrial projects, covering every aspect of the design and construction process. Our approach is holistic, focusing on function, value, building technology, energy optimization, and sustainable solutions.
 
Denmark's Largest Client Advisory Environment
In this position, you will be part of our Client Advisory team in Lyngby, which consists of approximately 100 colleagues with diverse backgrounds, providing legal and technical advisory services to private and public clients in Denmark and abroad.
You will report to the Head of Department, with your daily focus centred on the projects. Most of your tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with the project team and in close dialogue with clients and partners. Some tasks will also be completed on your own for clients.
We are therefore seeking a Senior Cost Manager who will help develop our cost management team that, in addition to servicing projects within Client Advisory, will eventually also serve the rest of the business. You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in our cost management tasks and team, ensuring that tasks are staffed, and deliverables are quality assured. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of tools and services.
You will be working on:

• Preparing cost analysis and construction cost estimates
• Financial construction and contract management, including claims management
• Delivering economic project reviews and risk analysis
• Developing our tools and services within cost management for construction and civil engineering projects
  
  

 
Your skills. Our team. Together we create the future
We believe that the right person for the position is a well-structured and consistent team player, who is good at creating relationships, and thereby able to support the collaboration between the parties involved in the project. You possess a comprehensive perspective and the capability to take initiative. You understand how to communicate complicated cost analysis in an easily understandable way.
In addition, you have:

• At least 5, and preferably 10 years of experience as a Construction Cost Manager. Either as a consultant business or from the construction industry.
• Supplementary education as a Quantity Surveyor or Construction Management is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the Danish construction sector, calculation methods and their application in the different phases of a project.
• Ability to advise on related topics, such as risk management, tender processes, and digital extraction of quantities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate the economic analyses in both Danish and English.
  
  

A Place to Work and Much More
At COWI, we collaborate with our clients to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do this by applying our knowledge and curiosity to create solutions that make the world a better place for the future. That's why we say no to fossil fuel-based projects and commit to ensuring that 100 percent of our revenue comes from activities that guide our clients toward sustainability.y. We value diversity and development, creating an atmosphere where there is room for fun in everyday life because that brings out the best in you at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, North America, and India, we are currently close to 8000 people bringing our skills in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Diversity is Fundamental to COWI; Inclusion is Key
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair working environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equal opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by fostering a culture where different perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths.
We consider diversity and inclusion in all relevant decisions and processes, as well as in the composition of teams and forums. We do this because it aligns with our values and simply because it is the right thing to do.

Interested?
The application deadline is as soon as possible, as we are recruiting continuously and will invite candidates for interviews if you have the right profile. We look forward to receiving your CV and application in either Danish or English.

Have More Questions?
If you have any further questions about the role or what we have to offer, feel free to contact Head of Discipline, Jesper Ege Krog at [email protected]
Get to know us even better on our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we aim to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.