Cluster Manager - Costing & Budgeting

Job Summary

The Cluster Manager - Costing & Budgeting is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of various projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation, budget monitoring, and process adherence. This role contributes to the organization's goals by optimizing costs and enhancing project efficiency through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Calculate quantities based on received drawings and analyze coordination with Architects, Structural, and MEP consultants. Conduct timely rate analysis for project items, focusing on residential and commercial projects.
• Budget Monitoring: Develop budgets for various projects at different life stages and submit timely reports. Monitor costs against the budget to ensure effective financial management.
• Cost Leadership: Generate innovative ideas to minimize costs for each project, aiming for a measurable cost reduction percentage.
• Project Review Meetings: Coordinate with multiple site resources to conduct weekly project review meetings, updating other departments on project status and ensuring adherence to schedules.
• Process Adherence: Comply with company-defined guidelines and processes while adhering to project timelines.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements in processes/procedures to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and productivity within the work area.
• Learning and Development: Manage a team of 8-10 members, identifying development needs and facilitating training and education to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 15 years of experience, with a minimum of 12 years in leading Costing & Budgeting or Tendering.
• Critical Skills:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • High quantitative aptitude.
  • Awareness of new technologies in the construction industry.
  • Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, ACONEX, AutoCAD, and MS Excel is an added advantage.
  • Awareness of design principles.
  • Adept at construction practices, including quality and safety norms.

Environment

• Job Location: Mumbai
• Work Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: In-office

Salary

Estimated salary range: Not provided.