Sr. Cost Management Consultant
Job ID
223776
Posted
05-Jun-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Surveying/Consultancy, Consulting
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers ( page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.
**About the Role**
As a Cost Management Sr. Consultant, you will oversee multiple multi-disciplined commercial real estate solutions for large and high-profile clients.
This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.
**What Youll Do**
+ Manage all facets of cost management for multiple real estate projects.
+ Assess complex project scopes and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.
+ Partner with large 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 Sr. 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 high-value 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 advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
+ Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
+ Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
+ Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
+ Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
+ Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
**What Youll Need**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of Cost experience and education will be considered.
+ Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
**Preferred Experience**
+ The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
+ Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
+ Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has 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.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companys success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at ... or via telephone at +... (U.S.) and +... (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
223776
Posted
05-Jun-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Surveying/Consultancy, Consulting
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers ( page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.
**About the Role**
As a Cost Management Sr. Consultant, you will oversee multiple multi-disciplined commercial real estate solutions for large and high-profile clients.
This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.
**What Youll Do**
+ Manage all facets of cost management for multiple real estate projects.
+ Assess complex project scopes and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.
+ Partner with large 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 Sr. 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 high-value 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 advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
+ Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
+ Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
+ Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
+ Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
+ Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
**What Youll Need**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of Cost experience and education will be considered.
+ Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
**Preferred Experience**
+ The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
+ Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
+ Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
+ Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has 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.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companys success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at ... or via telephone at +... (U.S.) and +... (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID: 479992437
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025
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