Cost Manager (Construction Economist) F/H

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Gleeds is seeking a senior cost manager based in Paris to join the cost management team, delivering services for major real estate projects from early cost advice to final accounts.

You will support Business Unit Directors, lead cost planning, tender documentation, procurement strategies and contract administration, bringing 5–10 years of cost management experience and strong English and French.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of cost management experience in major real estate-related construction projects, with at least 3 years in France.
• Knowledge of French construction regulations and procurement strategies.

Responsabilités

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Delivering high quality cost management deliverables for real estate projects.
• Preparing and presenting estimates, cost plans, tenders and final accounts.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies and tender processes.
• Producing reports and advising on contractual issues related to construction projects.

Connaissances

Cost management

Real estate projects

Bilingual English/French

Formation

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

Diploma in Construction Economics

Description du poste

About this opportunity

As a member of thecost management team, you will take part in service delivery for real estate projects projects – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• 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.
• 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

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 5-10 years of cost management experience in major real estate-related construction projects, with at least 3 years in France.
• Experience inhospitality construction projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of French construction regulations.
• 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 national legislation impacting on 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-solving, 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.
• Professional level of English and French.

Qualifications

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

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but 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, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re 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 Great Place to Work certified employer.

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