Cost Engineer – Data Centre
Location: Milan, Italy
Project: Data Centre
Employer: Italian General Contractor
Contract: 6-month initial contract with view to permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day
Sector: Data Centres / Construction
Language : Italian & English (fluent)

Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join an Italian General Contractor working on a major Data Centre project in Milan .
The successful candidate will have a strong background in cost control, contract management and commercial administration , with the ability to support the project team across monthly invoicing, subcontractor management, cost reporting and commercial discussions.
A key part of the role will be protecting the commercial interests of the contractor when dealing with consultants and project stakeholders . The successful candidate must therefore be confident working with contractual documentation, specifications, drawings and supporting evidence to substantiate the contractor’s position.
The initial contract will be for 6 months ,



with a strong possibility of becoming permanent based on project requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
- Support the preparation and submission of monthly valuations and invoices .
- Review subcontractor applications for payment and assess completed works against contractual requirements.
- Manage subcontractor commercial performance, including variations, claims, valuations and payment assessments.
- Review project specifications, drawings, contracts and other technical documentation to identify commercial implications.
- Support the identification, preparation and substantiation of variations, change orders and commercial claims .
- Maintain accurate cost reports and commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with forecasting, cost-to-complete assessments and cash-flow monitoring

📌 Cost Engineer (Italia)
🏢 Brightsmith
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