Senior Cost and Controls Manager Job ID 257766 Posted 26-Jan-2026 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Project Management Location(s) Austin - Texas - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Seattle - Washington - United States of America **About the Role** : As a CBRE Cost Management Sr. Manager, you will manage the staff responsible for real estate cost solutions for clients with direct accountability for cost delivery. This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning. **What You’ll Do** : • Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. • Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. • Establish a departmental strategy to manage cash flows, project accruals, and report progress. • Manage all facets of cost management from beginning to end. • Partner with the project teams to source and oversee the pre-bid and pre-construction services. • Point of contact for project managers and the leasing team to estimate costs associated with the lease. Optimize property owner contribution and tenant improvement allowances on behalf of the client. • Oversee the administration associated with funding all project work. Promote proactive creation and submission of funding documents. Ensure project work follows internal funding policies. • Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans. • Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity. • Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department. • Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline. **What You’ll Need** : • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. • Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent required. • 3 – 5 years minimum experience in projects or programs construction cost environment. • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. • Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. • Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. • Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. •Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. **Why CBRE?** When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential! **Applicant AI Use Disclosure** We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. **Our Values in Hiring** At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications. **Disclaimers** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Cost Management Sr. Manager position is $127,500 annually and the maximum salary for the Cost Management Sr. Manager position is $147,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)