Cost Manager

Job Responsibilities Asset Acquisition Support Collaborate with Acquisition and Investment Team to provide initial cost input for potential projects’ evaluation, including market cost benchmark, preliminary cost estimates, detailed cost estimation based on concept design and specification, cost advisory for renovation projects or tenant requirements. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to complete the cost estimation. Review and comment on proposed CAPEX of pipeline projects by consultants or Business Development Department. Manage 3rd party consultant to ensure the cost align with the market and future trends. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, cost escalations, and regulatory changes affecting asset development. Consolidate construction cost data from completed projects and update following market changes in different countries;

Cost Management in Development Projects Set up cost plan and develop following different design stages; Cost saving advise and implementation; Life-cycle dynamic cost monitoring and cost control; Final account settlement after project completion; Variation orders management and interim payment arrangement and control; Cash flow prediction; Manage and work closely with cost consultants; Contract management and monitor the performances of contractors; Set up cost information database of the regions; Procurement Support Set up procurement strategy for Development Projects and allocate budget into procurement packages; Preparation of Bill of Quantity and set up commercial conditions, such as payment terms and etc; Lead the analysis of tender return, commercial clarification meetings and negotiation; Property Management Support Cost Estimate on renovation, upgrade, major repairs, tenant’s improvement and etc; Cost control on the yearly CAPEX usage;

Job Requirements Registered/ Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Preferred) Minimum 10 years of relevant development or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects (preferred) or Real Estate; Strong understanding of local cost benchmark, local regulations, authority charges and legal requirements; Strong network and local resources; Familiar with international logistics real estate cost management, with a minimum of 3 full-cycle project cost management experience. Has experience in using ERP system of cost and procurement management; Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities. High level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player. Fluent in English. Chinese or Germany would be an advantage.