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Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader Job ID: 225618 Posted: 19-Sep-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 of America 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. The 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 staff and department 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 and 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 different points of view while being 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 used 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 reporting suite. Prepare and manage the annual capital planning process for the client, capturing all known project demand. Develop a prioritization matrix for assessing the importance of planned projects. Identify opportunities to digitize and automate commercial processes through workflows and the use of 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 own job discipline, multiple 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. Travel to client offices and/or project sites may be required. Disclaimer
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsen d 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 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 offered will depend on the candidate\'s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Benefits include 401(K), Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) / +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: 19-Sep-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 of America 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. The 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 staff and department 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 and 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 different points of view while being 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 used 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 reporting suite. Prepare and manage the annual capital planning process for the client, capturing all known project demand. Develop a prioritization matrix for assessing the importance of planned projects. Identify opportunities to digitize and automate commercial processes through workflows and the use of 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 own job discipline, multiple 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. Travel to client offices and/or project sites may be required. Disclaimer
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsen d 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 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 offered will depend on the candidate\'s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Benefits include 401(K), Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) / +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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