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Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader

CBRE, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502

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Overview

Construction Project Cost Governance & Cost Management Leader Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Remote - US. Job type: Full-time. Areas of interest: Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying. 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 administration related to funding all project work; promote proactive creation and submission of funding documents and ensure alignment with internal funding policies. Apply broad knowledge of the business and own discipline; integrate with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with company values; influence others while adhering to policies and departmental plans. Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity; understand broader department impact. 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 estimating and cost planning services. Partner with large project teams to source and oversee pre-bid and pre-construction services; support peer reviews with T&T cost management. Align cost plan with project master schedule; establish strategy to manage cash flows and accruals and report progress. Review processes, cost benchmark data, procedures and platforms; identify improvements. Develop a program-wide Commercial Management strategy and playbook; establish project process standards including budgets, cash flows, reporting templates, governance, risk assessment and mitigation planning templates; develop WBS and reporting suite. Prepare and manage the annual capital planning process for the client; capture known project demand and develop a prioritization matrix for projects. Identify opportunities to digitize and automate commercial processes via workflows and technology platforms. Provide formal supervision and development for staff; conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee recruiting and hiring of new employees. Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise across the function. Perform 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 information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts across multiple disciplines and the department. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Strong organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate complex figures such as percentages and fractions. May require travel to client offices or project sites. Disclaimer and Compliance

Disclaimer: Effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. You may be employed by Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC initially, with a subsequent transfer to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined. Turner & Townsend carefully considers factors to determine compensation. Minimum salary: $130,000; maximum: $160,000. Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for discretionary bonus; benefits include 401(K), dental, health, life, and vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to 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 law. Applicant accommodations: CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job applications for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or +1 866 225 3099 (US) / +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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