CASE STUDY
Overview of a Transition Management mission led by one of our Interim Managers:
Position: Interim Manager – Cost Estimating Manager – Engineering & Construction Sector
Context and Mission: Interim leadership in a complex project environment
This mission was entrusted to MANAGERIM in the context of a managerial transition following an internal reorganization. The client, a global engineering player, required a rapid takeover of the Estimating Department to secure cost assessments for several industrial construction projects, particularly in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Challenges & Actions:
- Took charge of the estimating department with the goal of ensuring continuity in a demanding, multi-site environment
- Managed a team of 13 technical staff, restoring quality standards and fluid coordination with project teams
- Structured project planning for large-scale builds (new industrial units and revamping), ensuring budget reliability
- Implemented a rigorous cost control approach and optimized estimation methods
- Contributed to the professionalization of the department by strengthening tools, processes, and collaborative routines
- Ensured that cost studies were effectively integrated into the company’s global bid strategy
Results:
- Maintained full operational continuity of the estimating service under high time pressure
- Significantly improved cost accuracy and reduced budget variances during execution
- Enhanced internal skills through a managerial approach focused on ownership and knowledge transfer
- Standardized practices and increased maturity in project monitoring tools and methods
Profile of our MANAGERIM Interim Manager:
- Proven track record in large-scale industrial engineering projects, particularly in chemicals and petrochemicals
- Advanced expertise in cost estimation, technical project execution, and multi-stakeholder planning
- Strong command of project management tools (MS Project, advanced Excel) and estimation software
- Recognized operational leadership, with the ability to unite technical teams and structure activities on tight timelines
- Highly results-driven, with strong analytical skills, methodological rigor, and excellent interpersonal abilities
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