Cost & Commercial Manager, Apac

Overview:
When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you'll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

**Responsibilities**:
As the Cost & Commercial Manager for APAC with Hines, you will assist in maintaining an existing database that includes construction costs, and scheduling information which is compiled from previous projects globally. The data will be utilized by the Cost & Commercial Manager to participate in creating a working model to assist the Conceptual Construction Group (CCG) when considering new projects. The Cost & Commercial Manager will be expected to assist in maintaining and developing new contacts with major contractors and subcontractors. In addition, the Cost & Commercial Manager will attend general contractor and subcontractor bid meetings and provide bid tabulations/analysis. The Cost & Commercial Manager will develop comparative information utilizing the database and create a more streamlined process through the utilization of historical data and a standardized financial model.

The Cost & Commercial Manager will report to the Managing Director and Head of Conceptual Construction - APAC. The Cost & Commercial Manager will work closely with Conceptual Construction and the APAC Country Teams and to acquire, assimilate, and manage data related to projects from conception through the completion of the preconstruction phase. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Assist with managing the conceptual estimating process for our client’s (both internal & external). There will be multiple projects that require attention at any given time.
- Assist as an internal point person preparing data for responses to RFP's from both internal and external clients by providing budgetary cost data and construction schedules for proposals based on conceptual information.
- Provide detailed cost data and schedule information of each project for the team members continuous review based on the analysis of cost & schedule data from multiple General Contractors and subcontractors.
- Be available to participate in a thorough review of the project construction budget. In addition, the Cost & Commercial Manager must be able to understand the impact each construction budget has on the overall project and provide historical data as a comparison.
- Attend contractor/subcontractor bid meetings as required.
- Participate in the design and conceptual construction phases of all projects. In addition, maintain and constantly update all pertinent cost(s) and other relevant data associated with each project.
- Be available (on-demand) to provide all support data as a resource to each team member.
- Provide all data and details available specifically related to each project ensuring that projected schedules are attainable, and costs are accurate.
- Assist in the evaluation of the alternative systems and details against a predetermined criteria comprised of such items as first cost, life cycle cost, impact on schedule, impact on net rentable area, etc.
- Review and comment on checklist qualifications from contractors and consultants.
- Assist with the standardization of budget formats on all projects allowing the data to then be inserted into a financial model.
- Be available for telephone conferences and select design meetings as needed to determine the progress of each project and areas that require attention.
- Willingness to travel to our APAC locations, as required, and occasionally to Houston, USA, to support the Conceptual Construction Group.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Ten or more years experience as an estimator involved with a major general contractor or QS with a major quantity surveying consultancy.
- Possess a formal industry qualification, such as RICS or similar.
- Having experience in multifamily construction, senior living, industrial & tenant improvements will be an added plus for this position (but not a requirement).
- Ability to provide the project scope and cost from conceptual sketches or verbal information using experience and historical data.
- Experience working for a recognized construction company, developer or cost consultancy would provide added significance.
- Computer literacy is essential for this role. A working knowledge of such programs and tools as Outlook, Excel, and Word is a requirement. Experience with On-Screen Take-off (or similar software) would be an added plus for this position.
- Analytical skills are essential, combined with good communication skills, both oral and written.
- A solid understanding and hands-on style of all aspects of preconstruction activity will be an added plus for this position.
- Ability to utilize marketing and sales skills to successfully communicate a particular position or concern regarding costs or timing of a project is essential.
- Must have a st