Cost Manager

This role would be working on behalf of one of our global clients, a dedicated Life Sciences client based in Central Belgium, to support a large multi-year construction project.

As a Cost Management Consultant, you will oversee commercial real estate solutions to a dedicated Life Sciences client based in Geel, and support a large multi-year construction project. In collaboration with the client’s project leaders, you will focus on moving the project forward to meet the agreed-upon schedule and budget.

This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services, including surveying, inspections, and planning.

This role will be based on our client site in Geel, 4 days a week and requires Dutch speaking. 

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

What You’ll Need:

• 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.
• Organisational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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 you may be hired onto a CBRE contract initially. 

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