Cost Manager (Construction Economist)

Gleeds; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A project management consultancy in Paris is looking for an experienced professional to deliver cost management services for real estate projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the construction industry, especially in hospitality, and possess strong knowledge of French construction regulations. This role offers opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements.

Prestations

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in hospitality real estate is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.

Responsabilités

• Support Business Unit Directors in achieving objectives.
• Engage and maintain Customer relationships.
• Manage projects and deliverables according to procedures.
• Prepare and present cost estimates.
• Advise on procurement strategies.

Connaissances

Cost management experience in construction projects

Excellent knowledge of French construction regulation

Problem solving skills

Effective communication skills

Team management

Proficiency in French and English

Formation

Bac+2 to Bac+5, engineering school or equivalent

Diploma in Construction Economics

Outils

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Description du poste

About The Role

About this opportunity

Experienced professional (Cadre position C2) responsible for cost management service delivery for real estate projects – from early cost advice to the settlement of the final account.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning.
• Cost-in-use studies - study of the cost of building maintenance.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Preparing bids for services.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to :

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

About You

Who we’re looking for :

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound cost management experience in major construction projects covering pre-contract and construction / post-contract cost management tasks in France.
• 8+ years of professional experience in the construction industry. Experience in hospitality real estate is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of French construction regulation
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Knowledge of contractual forms of engineering missions, project management assistance, project management and in particular the MOP law and the NFP 03.001
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams
• Proficiency in French and English
• Based in Paris with possibly some travel.

Qualifications

• Bac+2 to Bac+5, engineering school or equivalent
• Diploma in the field of Construction Economics

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values :

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work / life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a gold standard investor in people employer.