Your responsibilities

• Provide dedicated cost management services to ensure projects are delivered within budget, on time, and to the required standards.
• Offer professional advice to clients and support team members, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive value for clients by identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and manage initial budget estimates and cost plans.
• Regularly update cost plans throughout the design and development stages.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies for optimal contractor, supplier, and consultant selection.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities, pricing documents, and tender packages.
• Manage the entire tender procedure, including the preparation, issuance, evaluation, and recommendation for contractor selection.
• Evaluate tender submissions and provide recommendations for contractor selection.
• Conduct value engineering exercises.
• Assess, negotiate, and agree on variations and change orders, ensuring cost control.
• Prepare monthly valuations, assess, and agree on change orders (variations).
• Collaborate with clients, managing their expectations and requirements.
• Attend client, design team, and site meetings.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking exercises.
• Lead final account reconciliation, ensuring all costs are accounted for and agreed.

Our requirements

• Strong technical education in building construction or related disciplines, such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cost management across all contract phases (pre-contract, post-contract, and final account) while serving in roles such as Cost Manager (CM) or Senior Cost Manager (SCM).
• Fluency in both Polish and English (proficiency in English is essential, both verbal and written).
• Solid technical knowledge, supported by hands-on experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and requirements, including market and client needs.
• Demonstrable understanding of market trends and local knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong team player with collaborative skills.
• Proven experience in business and report writing.
• Knowledge of construction legislation and law.
• High numerical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Understanding of macro and microeconomics.
• Proficiency in IT tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
• Experience with cost management software such as Cost X, Cato, Norma Pro, etc.

What we offer

• A benefits package, including medical care, life and accident insurance (NNW).

• Monthly top-ups for cards in the MyBenefit cafeteria system (including the option to link a Multisport card).

• Subsidy for foreign language learning.

• Reimbursement of costs for membership in any chosen professional organization

• Individual development approach for each Arcadis employee using the GPS method.

• Participation in the Workplace Options program (psychological support, legal, and financial counseling, among others).