Head of Cost and Budgeting for Implementation Projects

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Position Summary: We are seeking a Head of Cost and Budgeting to lead the department, prepare budgets, participate in tenders, and ensure financial efficiency of projects. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the Cost and Budgeting Department 2. Prepare innovative bids and budgets 3. Participate in strategic planning We are Binswanger Peru, a professional firm with solid experience in the industry. The Project and Construction Management Unit is one of the pillars of our comprehensive service offering, designed to help clients plan, develop, and successfully launch their projects—ensuring efficient, responsible execution and high-quality standards. We are currently seeking top-tier talent for the position of: Position: Head of Cost and Budgeting Location: San Isidro **Functions and Responsibilities:** Responsible for tenders, preparing client budgets, and selecting and contracting suppliers across various project phases to achieve previously identified strategic departmental objectives outlined in the annual plan. * Lead the Cost and Budgeting Department by supervising gap control and departmental financial targets. * Prepare tender budgets for the organization’s diverse clients, optimizing resources innovatively, applying a specific strategy, and creating added value in each proposal—thereby reflecting the organization’s values of leadership, expertise, and high competitiveness. * Collaborate with other departments in strategic planning to address tenders. * Monitor and control gaps between budgeted and actual direct project costs. * Budget for additional client requests within the organization’s project portfolio. * Conduct preliminary activities serving as the foundation for cost estimation, coordinating with relevant support departments. * Prepare, plan, and develop tender documentation for public and private construction projects, subject to prior approval by Commercial Management and General Management. * Perform unit-cost analyses for the various specialties and services offered by the company to prepare budgets. * Prepare departmental reports for General Management, including financial KPIs, internal process KPIs, internal customer KPIs, and training KPIs for the Cost and Budgeting Department. * Analyze procurement options: supplier purchase versus direct import; manage import processes. * Develop contracts and purchase orders for selected suppliers. \- Participate in internal management and department-head meetings, reporting KPIs and contributing to continuous innovation within the department. * Comply with procedures established in the Integrated Management System applicable to this role. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree and licensed professional in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related fields * Experience in corporate office implementation and building construction * Minimum 5 years’ experience as Head of Cost and Budgeting * Intermediate to advanced English proficiency Knowledge: * Courses in Costing and Budgeting (Desirable) * Courses / Diploma or Certification in Project Management * Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Matrix, and Anti-Bribery We promote labor inclusion and integration without discrimination based on disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, place of origin, or generation. All talents are welcome! Employment Type: Full-time Application Question(s): * Indicate salary expectations * Indicate professional license number * Do you have experience as Head of Cost and Budgeting in corporate office implementation or building construction (real estate, commercial) projects? Please specify duration. * Indicate availability * Indicate academic degree and field of study Experience: * Role as Head of Cost and Budgeting or related: 5 years (Desirable) Work Location: On-site employment