Associate Director [18 / 10 / 2025]

Position Title : Associate Director - Cost Management (Civil & MEP)

(We are hiring 2 positions : one specialized in Civil and one specialized in MEP)

About Gleeds :

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide.

From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Responsibilities

 Deliver all aspects of cost management from the inception of a project through to completion,

working with Director, client and others as required, including feasibility estimates, cost planning,

contract procurement & Strategic, budget forecast, tender documentation, value engineering and

commercial awareness, fee generation, risk management, dispute resolution, Pre & post contract

management, due diligence, claim management, agreement of final accounts.

 Manage post award contract issues such as non- tender items, change order management,

escalation, contractor noncompliance issue.

 Project control and Contract management.

 Manage and ensure extension & renewals of guarantees, bond etc.

 Managing techno-commercial, techno-contractual issues, negotiation and contract award.

 Direct responsibility for the administration of PM / CM's contract with the Client.

 Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities

to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.

 Identify improvements for cost estimating and cost management procedures, templates, and

products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.

 Involvement in business generation activities, presenting capabilities and preparing proposals.

 Manage and mentor cross-functional cost management teams across multiple projects and clients.

 Understand and take ownership of the financial targets (billability, revenue, profit margins) assigned to the Business Unit or portfolio managed.

Qualifications Required

 B.E / B. Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical and at least 15-20 years of experience.

 Must possess at least a Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree, Quantity

Survey or equivalent.

 RICS and MRICS or equivalent is preferred.

 Preferably Managerial level specializing in Engineering – Cost Consultancy / Project Management

Consultant or equivalent experience / exposure

 Preferably candidates to have experience in Residential, Commercial building, Data Centre mixed

use development etc.

 Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

 Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and drive results.

Company Name : Gleeds Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Website : https : / / www.gleeds.com / en /