Pre-Construction (Estimator) Hybrid in Indianapolis

Job ID

163096

Posted

01-May-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Bloomington - Indiana - United States of America, Carmel - Indiana - United States of America, Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America, Dayton - Ohio - United States of America, Fort Wayne - Indiana - United States of America, Frankfort - Indiana - United States of America, Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, Lafayette - Indiana - United States of America

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead individual Capital Facilities Management cost solutions for clients with direct accountability for cost management delivery.

This is a hybrid role in Indianapolis. Open to candidates in the surrounding are who are willing to travel few days to Indianapolis.

What you’ll do

Leads all facets of cost management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual Capital Facilities Management projects throughout planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Research regional pricing of material and labor using published documents and market data. Adjust cost benchmarking based on client attributes, market conditions, and project specifics.

Produce concept level estimates with a range of information from simple internal benchmarking to detailed market data and estimates taken from drawings and specifications. Support Project Managers with creation of estimates at all stages of projects starting from conception to closeout.

Evaluate project scope and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for vital pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services. Partner with project team to source and coordinate the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.

Work with the Project Managers to produce monthly project reports. Implement cost documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.

Support project manager team in the implementation of all project procurement in accordance with CBRE corporate policies and guidelines; make recommendations on the project procurement strategy. Include recommendations for items such as allowances, contingencies, and reserves.

Create and lead a detailed cost plan; produce and maintain detailed cost reports on a regular basis and present these reports to the Client. Establish strategy to run cash flows and project accruals.

Reconcile all estimates and change orders; scrutinize, analyze, and perform due diligence on all change orders; lead reconciliation meetings. Advise project team of cost risk mitigation strategies required to main cost compliance.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.

Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

• CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence! CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccomodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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