Senior Cost Manager (M&E)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; hybrid

Company

hirify.global provides cost management and quantity surveying services while supporting client developments, project delivery, and long-term client relationships.

What you will do

• Participate in the tender and bid process from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage project cost changes by identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes affecting project costs.
• Analyze tenders and bids, prepare estimates and cost plans, and support client value for money.
• Oversee project spend through valuations and cost reports, communicating variations clearly to the project team.
• Assist with final accounts and claims, including construction disputes, loss, and expense claims.
• Mentor employees and support project management, timely communication, and clear decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience as a senior cost manager, ideally in a consultancy background.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control, cost planning, preparing and initiating change forms, and alternative construction materials.
• Chartered status or progress toward chartered status.
• A degree or comparable experience in project management or a construction discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage personal priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and fun.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a culturally diverse and experienced team with a strong social dynamic.
• Receive mentoring, support, and tools for career development from industry leaders.
• Take responsibility for the role and contribute to business strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with teams and clients.
• Work in a hybrid arrangement.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted either in person or virtually.
• Video is required for virtual interviews.