Project Controls - Senior Cost Consultant

Senior Cost Consultant, Life Science & Industrial Manufacturing Projects;  Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Note: This position requires employees to be local and on-site; relocation package provided.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex and iconic large-scale capital projects. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they are truly at the forefront of their industry.

We are currently seeking a talented, full-time Senior Cost Consultant for Life Science and Industrial Manufacturing projects.

Job Description

• Oversee all aspects of cost planning, including cost plan ownership, presentation to clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the procurement process through prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation stages.
• Manage medium-to-large-scale client projects, ensuring effective procurement, pay requests, change management, cost reporting, and post-contract variance management.
• Provide strategic, tactical, and technical advisory as a senior client-facing cost consultant, influencing project outcomes and KPIs.
• Conduct feasibility studies, produce procurement reports, and generate ROMs for new and pipeline projects, setting project budgets.
• Lead cost management teams, manage final account negotiations, implement value engineering, and update cost benchmarking from completed projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (MS/MBA preferred), with MRICS/RICS or equivalent professional membership, progressing towards fellowship.
• Fluently bilingual Spanish, English
• Proven leadership in managing large, complex, multi-phase capital programs, including experience with integrated teams and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a strong ability to ensure service delivery and provide actionable insights.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a solid understanding of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law, and construction-related contractual frameworks.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations impact project planning and execution.

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan

The estimated salary for this position is starting at $125,000. Actual salary will vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.