Director of Cost Management - International Consultancy, NYC
Hays

Your new company

I am partnered with a Cost and Project Delivery consultancy who have been in business since the 1950s servicing a mix of Owners, Developers, Government and Private sector clients as they build. With over 60 international locations throughout the world, including North and Central America, UK, Europe, Asia, China, India, Australia, New Zealand and with 1600+ staff globally, they are an award-winning advisory firm supporting construction, infrastructure investment, and asset management sectors.

Their USA operation has been active since 2010 with them currently boasting 12 locations nationally as it stands, with BIG plans to continue to grow the US business into 2024' with NYC driving that growth! This is a great opportunity to work for a large, well-established business with solid financial backing as they continue to establish themselves in the NYC construction market.

Your new role

The company is seeking an Associate Director / Director to work very closely with their Vice President overseeing NYC as they grow that cost division. With projects already secured with Google and Facebook and as of this year offering Project Management services to the local market, this is a great opportunity to be able to stamp your mark on a rapidly growing business in its early stages.

This role as a Director /Associate Director oversees the cost division in providing Cost Management services across a range of project types across various sectors, analyzing cost information, filtering that information and advising clients accordingly in terms of all cost aspects of the project. You will be responsible for the following:

• Value Engineering
  
• Owners Representative Services
  
• Program Assessment & Audit
  
• Project Controls
  
• Ensure that clients are invoiced for work done on an accurate and timely basis
  
• Dispute Resolution Advisory
  
• Contract negotiations
  
• Claims preparation, presentation, negotiation and settlement of claims
  
• Procurement advisory
  
• Bid Evaluations and analysis
  
• Risk Management Facilitation
  
• Masterplan and Feasibility Advice
  
• Project Structuring & Governance (Owners Advisory and Project Management)
  
• Project Management
  
• Cost Consulting (full-service)
  
• Develop and implement operation processes which ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness
  
• Marketing and sales
  
• Interview and recommend potential permanent and contract staff as directed
  
• Demonstrate practical leadership and provide direction to staff
  

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related Construction/ Engineering discipline. This individual will have a sound working knowledge and understanding of the built environment from both a pre-construction and post-construction stance, be comfortable presenting cost management analysis to clients, architects, and owners, along with being well versed in construction techniques and having excellent analytical skills.

Having prior experience in either a Cost Consultancy, Owner / Developer, or General Contractor with a minimum of 8 years' post-graduate experience in Construction Cost Management here in NYC with specific knowledge of CM contracts is a must for this role. Having a healthy mix of project experience from new build, ground-up construction along with interior focused fit-out and renovation work would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Our client has a very competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual performance bonus, medical, dental, and 401K plus employer match and a generous PTO package. You also have a flexible working schedule and have the ability to work from home.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Callum Hewitt on the details provided. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your next move.

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