Cost Control Manager, AMS

Real Estate team, a division of the Corporate Services department, was established in June 2015. Our meticulous management model encompasses the entire real estate lifecycle, from space planning and transaction management to project management and cost control. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create inspiring spaces that foster collaboration and unleash the full potential of our teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the company's AMS cost planning, cost-commercial management, and regional office portfolio, inclusive of current/new sites and projects.
• Advise on commercial perspectives and facilitate decisions to establish new sites/projects.
• Collaborate with different teams to prepare cost information and decision points.
• Collect and analyze real estate and construction-related market data (e.g., transactions, construction, operation costs) to drive project life cycle(s).
• Establish and implement effective cost planning and management systems for projects.
• Manage project/portfolio budgets to minimise exposure and risk.
• Participate in feasibility studies and establish the project target cost and budget.
• Review cost plans and cost estimates prepared by consultants.
• Manage all facets of pre-construction, bidding, and award.
• Responsible for project cost updates, cash flow, expenditure forecasts, variations management, and final account process.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/MBA (and/or equivalent experience) with major coursework in architecture, surveying, real estate, construction, business administration, or other related field and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of cost planning and management experience in the real estate and construction markets
• Strong communication and collaboration, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, growth-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in MRICS or equivalent is preferred.
• Good understanding of the local real estate market. Knowledge of property leasing in AMS is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership or lead tasks.
• Interest in understanding the bigger picture of projects.
• Willingness to suggest improvements and new ideas.