Currie & Brown · 16 hours ago
Assistant Cost Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expCurrie & Brown is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager (ACM) / Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) to support their commercial and project management teams on various projects in New York. The ACM/AQS will assist with financial management throughout the project lifecycle, including cost estimates, contract administration, and budget management, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Baker
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
Support in measurement and quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications
Attend Owner, Architect, and Contractor (OAC) meetings on occasion and help execute the respective actions
Occasional site visits may be required, depending on project requirements
Support in reviewing interim payment applications and lien waivers, ensuring project expenditure aligns with the contract value and costs expended are allowable under the contract terms
Assist with the assessment and negotiation of change orders, ensuring contractual entitlement and a fair and reasonable assessment of additional costs and time is recommended to the Client and subsequently implemented
Assist with maintaining detailed records of actual costs and appropriate accruals to feed into the forecasted final account position for Client reporting purposes
Assist with ensuring good housekeeping with project-related documents and ensure they are correctly saved within the respective project folders, in accordance with Currie & Brown’s company policy
Assist with monitoring project costs and maintaining detailed records
Assist with potential value engineering options and cost-saving initiatives
Assist with preparing financial information for cost reporting purposes
Assist the Project Management team in reviewing the Contractor’s interim schedule submission and accompanying narrative, and highlight any potential risks with the Substantial Completion Date
Assist with reviewing the monthly cashflow submission and highlight any potential risks with project spend, by analyzing spend trends Vs forecasted amounts
Support effective communication between the project team
Assist with ensuring project actions are completed on time
Assist with maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders
Strong time management skills and able to prioritize tasks according to business and Client requirements
Assist with the final account negotiations and support the final close-out in collaboration with the Project Management team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related qualification
1–5 years of experience in a commercial administrative position
Basic understanding of construction contracts, cost planning, and procurement processes
Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as working independently when required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Ability to interpret contract terms and conditions and administer accordingly
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience in Bluebeam/Revit or equivalent software
Preferred
RICS accredited (either working towards or interested)
Company
Currie & Brown
We deliver certainty, where it matters most Currie & Brown is a world leading project management, cost management and advisory services firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Alan Manuel
Chief Operating Officer - UK & Europe
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