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CBRE · 3 weeks ago

Project Cost Controls Manager

Harleysville, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking a Project Cost Controls Manager to oversee forecasting, benchmarking, and contract negotiations for a portfolio of projects. The role involves managing cost metrics, ensuring project consistency, and leading value engineering and cost planning activities while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as the main client interface, deliver on client objectives and make valuable contributions to the cost management service offering

Provide cost intelligence and benchmark support with limited senior management input

Own the accuracy of forecast for a wide portfolio of projects every month

Apply value management techniques at the outset of a project

Perform audits on global projects and drive consistency in the delivery of projects

Lead and manage value engineering and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan(s)

Manage the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, inquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively

Drive consistency on project cost variances and change control processes to manage projects effectively

Ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively

Ensure that final accounts are promptly negotiated and agreed

Take the lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Actively manage and coach colleagues from entry level associates to Cost Consultant levels and positively influence the direction of growth of the up-coming talent

Collaborate with internal team to construct bids for new work and attend interviews

Identify and acting upon cross-selling opportunities

Identify and participate in new initiatives that add value and improve the business

Identify and act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clients

Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the internal database

Process improvement – Identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes

Implement a departmental strategy to manage cash flows, project accruals, and report progress

Assist with the management of all facets of cost management from beginning to end

Partner with the project teams to source the pre-bid and pre-construction services

Work with project managers to control costs, coordinate the administration associated with funding all project work. Promote proactive creation and submission of funding documents. Ensure project work follows internal funding policies

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement

Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes

Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, project managers and design team members

Achieve excellent client and project feedback on the global portfolio

The cost management team is effectively led (where appropriate) within the context of delivering a specific commission

General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged

Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems

Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department

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

Qualification

Cost managementConstruction managementValue engineeringRICS accreditationConstruction consultancyProcurement routesLife Sciences experienceCommunication skillsLeadership skills