EMEA Regional D&C Cost Management Head - Vice President | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as the EMEA Regional Design & Construction Cost Management Head, where you will lead cost management strategies across regional projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing budgeting and ensuring financial efficiency from project inception to closure. You will collaborate with teams to develop procurement programs and manage cost consultants, contributing to the success of diverse projects. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in construction or engineering required.
• Extensive experience in cost management for corporate accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement programs for cost consultant services.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage capital funding forecasts.

Skills

Cost Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Education

Professional degree in construction

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

EMEA Regional D&C Cost Management Head - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co. London, United Kingdom

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 the 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 work with the project team and consultants to develop the capital funding forecast for approval
• Collaborate with procurement, the D&C PMO, and project management team in the procurement of construction and supply contracts
• Proactively manage cost consultants to ensure design change cost implications are priced, ACRs updated, and proper approvals are secured
• Ensure the project ACR is timely, factual, and risk-managed
• Advise on product/material selections and value engineering exercises
• Support global initiatives on cost and planning metrics, progress reports, dashboards, ACR database, and space utilization/density metrics
• Assist the PMO and Finance in achieving timely project financial closure

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Professional degree in construction, quantity surveying, or engineering
• Extensive experience in cost management, especially in corporate accounts and interior projects
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 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

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.

About the Team

Our corporate functions cover areas from finance and risk to HR and marketing, ensuring the success of our business and clients.

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