CBRE
Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader
CBRE, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Overview
Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader Job ID: 225618 Posted: 12-Aug-2025 Service line: PJM Segment Role type: Full-time Areas of Interest: Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying Location(s): Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America; Remote - US - United States About the Role
As a Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader, you will manage Project Cost Management, Cost Management Governance and execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client with direct accountability for cost delivery. Preferred candidate will have a proven track record and experience with project cost management and overall cost management governance as well as the ability to lead and manage others. What You’ll Do
Coordinate
and
manage
the
team's
daily
activities.
Establish
work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff; set and track deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Establish
a departmental strategy to manage cash flows, project accruals, and report progress.
Act as point of contact
for project managers and the leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease.
Oversee
the administration associated with funding all project work. Promote proactive creation and submission of funding documents. Ensure project work follows internal funding policies.
Apply
broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
Lead
by example and model behaviors consistent with company values. Influence others to adopt new viewpoints while guided by policies and departmental plans.
Identify
and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
Understand
and recognize the broader impact across the department.
Improve
and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline.
Manage
all facets of cost management for multiple projects from conception to completion.
Assess
complex project scopes to develop and present recommended budgets for pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.
Partner
with large project teams to source and oversee pre-bid and pre-construction services; work with T&T cost management to support peer reviews.
Align
cost plan with project master schedule. Establish a strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress.
Review
existing processes, cost benchmark data, procedures and platforms, and identify improvements.
Develop
program-wide Commercial Management strategy and playbook.
Establish
project process standards including budgets, cash flows, reporting templates, governance requirements, risk assessment and mitigation planning templates.
Develop
specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and establish a reporting suite.
Prepare
and manage the annual capital planning process for the client, capturing known project demand. Develop a prioritization matrix for assessing planned projects.
Identify
opportunities to digitize and automate commercial processes through workflows and a technology platform.
Provide
formal supervision to employees. Monitor training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coach
others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Other duties as assigned.
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 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, BCA ACP, OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification are a plus.
Proven experience
in Project Cost Management and Project Cost Governance is strongly desired.
Experience
in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
Ability
to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Leadership
skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on multiple job disciplines and department.
In-depth knowledge
of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Extensive organizational skills
and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Intermediate
math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
May require travel
to client’s offices and/or project sites.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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 $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $160,000 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 has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader Job ID: 225618 Posted: 12-Aug-2025 Service line: PJM Segment Role type: Full-time Areas of Interest: Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying Location(s): Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America; Remote - US - United States About the Role
As a Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader, you will manage Project Cost Management, Cost Management Governance and execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client with direct accountability for cost delivery. Preferred candidate will have a proven track record and experience with project cost management and overall cost management governance as well as the ability to lead and manage others. What You’ll Do
Coordinate
and
manage
the
team's
daily
activities.
Establish
work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff; set and track deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Establish
a departmental strategy to manage cash flows, project accruals, and report progress.
Act as point of contact
for project managers and the leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease.
Oversee
the administration associated with funding all project work. Promote proactive creation and submission of funding documents. Ensure project work follows internal funding policies.
Apply
broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
Lead
by example and model behaviors consistent with company values. Influence others to adopt new viewpoints while guided by policies and departmental plans.
Identify
and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
Understand
and recognize the broader impact across the department.
Improve
and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline.
Manage
all facets of cost management for multiple projects from conception to completion.
Assess
complex project scopes to develop and present recommended budgets for pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.
Partner
with large project teams to source and oversee pre-bid and pre-construction services; work with T&T cost management to support peer reviews.
Align
cost plan with project master schedule. Establish a strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress.
Review
existing processes, cost benchmark data, procedures and platforms, and identify improvements.
Develop
program-wide Commercial Management strategy and playbook.
Establish
project process standards including budgets, cash flows, reporting templates, governance requirements, risk assessment and mitigation planning templates.
Develop
specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and establish a reporting suite.
Prepare
and manage the annual capital planning process for the client, capturing known project demand. Develop a prioritization matrix for assessing planned projects.
Identify
opportunities to digitize and automate commercial processes through workflows and a technology platform.
Provide
formal supervision to employees. Monitor training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coach
others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Other duties as assigned.
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 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, BCA ACP, OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification are a plus.
Proven experience
in Project Cost Management and Project Cost Governance is strongly desired.
Experience
in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
Ability
to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Leadership
skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on multiple job disciplines and department.
In-depth knowledge
of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Extensive organizational skills
and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Intermediate
math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
May require travel
to client’s offices and/or project sites.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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 $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $160,000 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 has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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