Job Description

Bedrijfsomschrijving

From the inception of a new client portfolio of projects through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices worldwide, you are never far from our services. Working from 229 offices in 75 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects and programs around the world.

Our Global Enterprise team cultivates deep, long-term partnerships with large, multinational organisations across virtually all sectors to help our clients manage their real estate portfolios. Together with CBRE, we deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions spanning strategic planning, portfolio optimisation, transaction management, program management, project management of the design and construction process and facilities management to optimise their global portfolios and drive superior business outcomes. This dedicated focus allows our sector-specific teams to concentrate on delivering exceptional service and the right subject matter expertise across nine sectors including: Finance & Professional Services; Technology, Media & Telecom; Industrial & Logistics; Life Sciences; Healthcare; Energy & Renewables; Retail & Multi-site; Government & Defence Services; and Data Centres.

Vacatureomschrijving

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

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.

Aanvullende informatie

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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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