CBRE · 1 day ago
Cost Manager / Estimator
Harleysville, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Cost Manager & Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for a robust portfolio of projects in the Life Sciences sector. The role involves managing all facets of cost management throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the main client interface, and delivering on client objectives.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage all facets of cost management for single 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
Produce concept level estimates to aid feasibility studies and assist with business cases, leveraging a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Issue recommendations for the application of a Estimator to produce costing of greater detail; incorporate estimator into project team - manage performance of estimating tasks/deliverables
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Knowledge with estimating software such as OST preferred
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings with knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred
Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals or other regulated environment experience is highly desirable
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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