EMEA Regional D&C Cost Management Head - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic EMEA Regional Design & Construction Cost Management Head to lead cost strategies across projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing budgeting, managing project costs, and ensuring financial efficiency from feasibility to closure. You will collaborate with project teams and consultants, providing expert advice on procurement and design changes while supporting global initiatives in cost metrics and financial reporting. If you are passionate about driving financial success in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional degree required in construction, quantity surveying, or engineering.
• Extensive experience in cost management with a focus on corporate accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strategic procurement programs for cost consultant engagements.

Skills

Cost Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management Tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional degree in construction

Quantity surveying

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Join our team as the EMEA Regional Design & Construction Cost Management Head, where you will play a pivotal role in managing project costs and ensuring financial efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence cost strategies and contribute to the success of our regional projects.

As an EMEA Regional Design & Construction Cost Management Head in Global Real Estate team, you will oversee budgeting and cost management throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility studies to financial closure. You will ensure that management and design decisions are informed by accurate capital and expense inputs, aligning with JPMorgan Chase's commercial objectives and technical requirements.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic procurement program for cost consultant engagements and services across the region
• Key resource to the development of the capital plan for ongoing expense management plans in coordination with Finance
• Closely working with project team and consultants to develop the capital funding forecast for approval
• Work closely and provide professional advice with procurement, the D&C PMO and project management team in the procurement of construction and supply contracts
• Proactive management of cost consultants to ensure design change cost implications are priced, ACRs updated and with the PMO ensure proper approvals are secured
• Responsible for ensuring the project ACR is timely, factual and risk managed
• An active and thoughtful adviser in product/material selections and value engineering exercises
• Support global initiative on cost and planning metrics, progress reports, dashboard reporting, ACR database and metrics of actual space utilization/density
• Support the PMO office and Finance in achieving timely project financial closure

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Professional degree in construction, quantity surveying, or engineering.
• Extensive work experience in cost management, with a focus on corporate accounts and interior work.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and industry-standard project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with regional cost management and market nuances.
• Strong programming skills and ability to manage complex financial data.