Junior Cost Manager (Construction Economist)

Gleeds; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading cost management company in Paris seeks a team member for cost management in real estate projects. Responsibilities include supporting directors, preparing cost estimates, and managing the tender process. Required are previous construction cost management experience and knowledge of French regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proficiency in both French and English. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Prestations

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous cost management experience in major real estate construction projects.
• Knowledge of contractual forms and legal regulations in France.
• Ability to prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process.

Responsabilités

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Delivering high-quality services to meet customer requirements.
• Preparing bids and evaluating tenders.

Connaissances

Cost management experience

Knowledge of French construction regulation

Clear communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to work as part of a team

Professional English and French

Formation

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

Diploma in Construction Economics

Description du poste

About The Role

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

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements

About You

Who we’re looking for :

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Previous cost management experience in major real estate related construction projects.
• 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 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, 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

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.