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Construction Cost Manager

$115k

CBRE

About the Role:

As a Construction Cost Manager, you will oversee individual multi-disciplined commercial real estate solutions for small to medium-sized clients with direct accountability for cost management delivery.

This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage all facets of cost management for commercial real estate projects throughout the planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

  • Assess basic project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.

  • Partner with project teams to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.

  • Work with the client and Project Managers to ensure all work is funded in compliance with the client's internal policies.

  • Ensure all contracts include required language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.

  • Review and report all bid responses to the client. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.

  • Align cost plan with project master schedule. Establish a strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress.

  • Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

  • Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

  • Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.

  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 plus years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

  • Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

  • Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $115,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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