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Cost Estimator- Capital Projects

CBRE Group, Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240

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Salary:

$100000 - $120000 Year

Job type:

Monday to Friday

Job Schedule:

Day shift

Job benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan
Others

Description:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead individual Capital Facilities Management cost solutions for clients with direct accountability for cost management delivery.

What you’ll do

Leads all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual Capital Facilities Management projects throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Research regional pricing of material and labor using published documents and market data. Adjust cost benchmarking based on client attributes, market conditions, and project specifics.

Produce concept level estimates with a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Support Project Managers with creation of estimates at all stages of projects starting from conception to closeout.

Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for vital pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and coordinate the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.

Work with the Project Managers to produce monthly project reports. Implement cost documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.

Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with CBRE corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.

Create and lead a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Establish strategy to run cash flows and project accruals.

Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze, and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings. Advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance.


What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) or CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) accreditation preferred.

Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence! CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of 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 applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

Skill:

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Interpersonal
Learning/adaptability
Self-management
Organizational
Computer
Problem solving
Open mindedness
Strong work ethic
technology
Others

Others Requirements:

3 years

Category:

Construction

Positions:

On going position

Location:

In-person