Finish Line
Director of Cost Management
Finish Line, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Come work for us!
We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a JD Finish Line store.
Our employees are key to our success.
The Director of Cost Management plays a key role in being the head of commercial management within the Property team responsible for overall management and control of capex budgets within the region. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
Responsibilities:
Find, recruit and establish an in-house team capable of undertaking the cost management of capex projects across the region in a fiscally responsible manner.
Manage and oversee the Construction Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors in the North America region who will be responsible for the management and control of capex budgets of projects.
Develop and employ modeling and estimating techniques to provide accurate rates and costs for an annual spend of up to $70M across a variety of different types and sizes of new and refurbishment retail projects.
Develop and manage procurement techniques to suit the types and quantum of programmes, projects and initiatives with solutions which will demonstrate and ensure best value is delivered taking account of quality, program and health and safety implications.
Conduct bid processes including preparation of bid documentation, evaluation of bids and the making of detailed recommendations.
Adopt a consistent approach to the contractual engagement of all consultants, suppliers and contractors employed by JD to carry out works associated with the capital plan.
Monitor the financial progress of individual projects through regular communication and reports assessing the potential impact of change on the budgets.
Agree final accounts with all contractors, consultants and suppliers.
Aid the Procurement Dept to promote, introduce and implement the Coupa P2P procurement software in North America.
Oversee the Purchase Order process, ensure timely release of payments and resolution of issues.
Develop and maintain accurate benchmark costs across all JD store formats and individual cost elements.
Ensure that anticipated costs of proposed designs for store concepts are acceptable and in line with expected expenditure limits.
Provide benchmark information for all areas of the North America market.
Responsible for implementing a cost reduction strategy within the Property Department.
Develop standard documentation, templates and procedures to facilitate the efficient management of construction costs and procurement.
Strive for excellence in all JD processes within the project & design team, continually reviewing and developing improvements.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors encouraging them to take positive action and assume accountability for their assigned work.
Experience and Skills:
Construction/Retail Fit Out experience including knowledge of legislation processes.
Experience gained at a manager level in a corporate client-based organization or specialist consultancy.
A confident, inspiring leader with credibility who is prepared to drive hard and challenge project teams.
Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects.
Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Construction Faculty (MRICS) or equivalent.
Excellent communication & influencing skills.
Numerate and strong attention to detail.
Qualifications:
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Construction Cost management qualification would be advantageous.
This role is office based but you will need to be geographically mobile to support our store portfolio.
Self-motivated, but works well as part of a team.
Technically competent with knowledge of various software programs.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Can react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Flexible during times of change.
Extensive travel and periods of time away from home as required.
Completely fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking).
Based in Head Office Indianapolis USA.
Full Driving License essential.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for more than 6 hours per shift.
Use hands to finger, handle and feel.
Reach with hands and arms.
Talk and/or hear.
Walk or move from one location to another.
Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.
EEOC Statement:
The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law.
Need accessibility assistance to apply?Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.
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We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a JD Finish Line store.
Our employees are key to our success.
The Director of Cost Management plays a key role in being the head of commercial management within the Property team responsible for overall management and control of capex budgets within the region. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:
Responsibilities:
Find, recruit and establish an in-house team capable of undertaking the cost management of capex projects across the region in a fiscally responsible manner.
Manage and oversee the Construction Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors in the North America region who will be responsible for the management and control of capex budgets of projects.
Develop and employ modeling and estimating techniques to provide accurate rates and costs for an annual spend of up to $70M across a variety of different types and sizes of new and refurbishment retail projects.
Develop and manage procurement techniques to suit the types and quantum of programmes, projects and initiatives with solutions which will demonstrate and ensure best value is delivered taking account of quality, program and health and safety implications.
Conduct bid processes including preparation of bid documentation, evaluation of bids and the making of detailed recommendations.
Adopt a consistent approach to the contractual engagement of all consultants, suppliers and contractors employed by JD to carry out works associated with the capital plan.
Monitor the financial progress of individual projects through regular communication and reports assessing the potential impact of change on the budgets.
Agree final accounts with all contractors, consultants and suppliers.
Aid the Procurement Dept to promote, introduce and implement the Coupa P2P procurement software in North America.
Oversee the Purchase Order process, ensure timely release of payments and resolution of issues.
Develop and maintain accurate benchmark costs across all JD store formats and individual cost elements.
Ensure that anticipated costs of proposed designs for store concepts are acceptable and in line with expected expenditure limits.
Provide benchmark information for all areas of the North America market.
Responsible for implementing a cost reduction strategy within the Property Department.
Develop standard documentation, templates and procedures to facilitate the efficient management of construction costs and procurement.
Strive for excellence in all JD processes within the project & design team, continually reviewing and developing improvements.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors encouraging them to take positive action and assume accountability for their assigned work.
Experience and Skills:
Construction/Retail Fit Out experience including knowledge of legislation processes.
Experience gained at a manager level in a corporate client-based organization or specialist consultancy.
A confident, inspiring leader with credibility who is prepared to drive hard and challenge project teams.
Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects.
Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Construction Faculty (MRICS) or equivalent.
Excellent communication & influencing skills.
Numerate and strong attention to detail.
Qualifications:
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Construction Cost management qualification would be advantageous.
This role is office based but you will need to be geographically mobile to support our store portfolio.
Self-motivated, but works well as part of a team.
Technically competent with knowledge of various software programs.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Can react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Flexible during times of change.
Extensive travel and periods of time away from home as required.
Completely fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking).
Based in Head Office Indianapolis USA.
Full Driving License essential.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for more than 6 hours per shift.
Use hands to finger, handle and feel.
Reach with hands and arms.
Talk and/or hear.
Walk or move from one location to another.
Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.
EEOC Statement:
The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law.
Need accessibility assistance to apply?Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.
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