Neko Health
Construction Cost Management Lead, US
New York, Remote. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will lead commercial management of the construction program across US markets. This includes cost planning, procurement, and commercial control for the build-out of healthcare centers.
What you will do
- Establish a US cost benchmarking database and vendor ecosystem.
- Own end-to-end cost management of Neko Health centers across the US.
- Develop cost plans, quantity takeoffs, bid analyses, and cost-to-complete reports.
- Conduct regular site visits to verify work in place and identify commercial risks.
- Provide cost advice and value engineering options to design and project managers.
- Lead commercial administration of construction contracts.
- Track and report on commercial KPIs including cost performance and cash flow.
- Produce feasibility budgets and order-of-magnitude estimates for potential sites.
- Identify commercial risks affecting leasing terms and project timelines.
- Lead the bid process for vendors and general contractors.
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Cost Manager, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager.
- Experience supporting growing organizations.
- Track record of commercial management of prestigious projects.
- Strong understanding of interior fit-out construction.
- Understanding of US cost methodologies and estimate classes.
- Understanding of standard forms of contract used across US markets.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience managing projects across multiple US jurisdictions.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice to have
- Experience in healthcare, retail, or a related fit-out industry.
- AACE (CCP/CEP), ASPE (CPE), or equivalent certification.
About the company
Neko is redefining what prevention means by making data-driven, preventative care accessible. The team uses proprietary technology and direct clinical care to deliver personalised insights.