Cost Management Director

About this opportunity

Gleeds are seeking an experienced Project Director of Cost Management to lead a team and support the delivery of cost management services for construction projects in the US. This individual will be responsible for leading a cost management team, reviewing day-to-day deliverables and managing client expectations.
 
The successful candidate will be a driven leader with great interpersonal and communication skills.

This role will be based in our New York City office.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead communications with the client and oversight of cost management services.
• Lead a team of cost managers making sure that client deliverables are met.
• Take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Work with vice presidents to develop proposals for new work or change orders for existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products.
• Knowledge management – Ensure that information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• Assist in research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in internal and external audits.
• Support leadership in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with peers and vice presidents.
• Support the training and mentoring of current staff and promote upward career trajectory.
• Proactively work with recruitment to identify staffing needs with a focus on retention.
• Actively working to create cross-selling opportunities for other Gleeds services and businesses.

 
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 10+ years of relevant cost management or quantity surveying experience.
• 6+ years of relevant or cost management or quantity surveying experience in the US
• MRICS certification preferred but not essential.
• Desirable sector experience to include but not limited to; commercial real estate/ offices, retail, data center, higher education, hotels & hospitality, infrastructure, etc.
• People management experience.
• Proven track record of successful cost management service delivery for clients.
• Business development acumen and ambition to drive business growth.

Qualifications

•  Requires a bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, or related field.

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.