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About the Role
Colliers Global Occupier Services is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support a large, multinational industrial and office Client within the Enterprise Project Management service line. This subject matter expert will provide ongoing support to project managers and the real estate team, ensuring effective cost management for global construction activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes for effective cost management procedures.
- Guide and support as Cost Estimator and assist Project Managers in defining realistic budgets for construction projects based on specific project requirements, procurement strategy, contract type, regional building codes, and market conditions.
- Identify significant cost risks and develop mitigation measures in collaboration with project teams.
- Provide cost estimates at various project stages, from preliminary to detailed levels.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of cost control measures during project execution.
- Review cost forecasts and cost reports to ensure adherence to budget and cash-out plans.
- Leverage expertise in cost and time-effective construction methods to help project managers deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Support Project Managers in Value Engineering, price, and claim negotiations with the General Contractor when cost optimizations are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; concentration in construction management, engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management (pre-contract and post-contract) required.
- Special knowledge in typical cost benchmarks for industrial buildings (manufacturing, testing, R&D facilities, warehouses, offices) and relevant cost influencing factors.
- Ability to critically review and challenge presented cost plans for quality and accuracy before management approval.
- Profound understanding of most applicable contract types (e.g., pre-construction project-partnering, Design-Bid-Build to Design & Build and Open Book/cost plus fees, BTS-Lease) to consult project teams on contract management topics.
- Must have international experience working on industrial construction projects.
- Good Command of MS Office-applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience of digital design methods like BIM and work in cost databases.
- Structured, organized way of working – self-starters are desired.
- Special skills in applications such as RIB iTwo or CostX or similar tools are required.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Management
- Budgeting
- Risk Identification
- Mitigation Measures
- Cost Control
- Cost Forecasting
- Value Engineering
- Price Negotiation
- Claim Negotiation
- Contract Management
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- BIM
- Cost Databases
- RIB iTwo
- CostX
Location
- Various locations listed
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $148,762 to $160,000
Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision
- Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability
- Company 401k plan with employer match
- 10 days of sick leave annually
- Minimum of 15 days vacation annually
- Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Two personal flex days annually
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents (after 90 days employment)
- Four weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents (after 90 days employment)
About the Company
- Colliers is an industry leader with an enterprising environment and a nimble, decentralized culture.
- The company offers opportunities for learning and career acceleration.
- Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
- If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.