Senior Controls Manager Life Sciences

Turner & Townsend•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

As a Senior Controls Manager, you will oversee multiple multi-disciplined commercial real estate solutions for large and high-profile clients. This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Experience with Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical facilities is preferred.
  • The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
  • Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
  • Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all facets of cost management for multiple real estate projects.
  • Assess complex project scopes and client needs to develop and present recommended budgets for necessary pre-bid and pre-construction cost estimating and cost planning services.
  • Partner with large project teams to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services associated with the development of a project budget and cost plan.
  • Work with the client and Sr. Project Managers to ensure all work is funded in compliance with the client's internal policies.
  • Ensure all contracts include required language aligned with lease requirements for the solicitation of all landlord contributions.
  • Review and report all bid responses to the client. Include recommendations for items such as high-value allowances, contingencies, and reserves.
  • Align cost plan with project master schedule. Establish a strategy to manage cash flows and project accruals and report progress.
  • Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
  • Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
  • Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
  • Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
  • Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
  • Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Benefits

  • Great place to work
  • Opportunity and voice to affect change
  • Support for success in work and life
  • Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
  • Respects work-life balance
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