Cost and Contract Engineer
Job ID
225099
Posted
18-Jun-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Karachi - Sindh - Pakistan
About us:
CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)
As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.
Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services.
Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.
The Opportunity:
- Developing BOQ, specifications and tender documents in coordination with operations team.
- Periodic price evaluation for key raw materials and critical items.
- Lead Tendering, define the tender processes, invites bids from pre-qualified vendors, complete tendering cycle/process and finalize vendor by considering the Procurement SOPs.
- Managing procure-to-pay (P2P) & Source to pay (S2P) processes to ensure compliance with strategies, purchasing channels, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Develop cost-effective strategies (Procurement Plans) for the purchasing of materials and services & execute strategic sourcing plans, assertively negotiate, and manage commercial supplier relationships & contracts to deliver significant cost savings for the business.
- Developing & monitoring Contractor Performance Management System in coordination with operations team.
- Exploring & driving cost saving initiatives by applying global best practices with required local customization by coordinating with client, CBRE global team and local operations team.
- Providing extended support to finance department on their requirements and queries related to supplier invoicing, documentation, and active status.
- Played an important role in achieving the departmental savings target of the Structural Cost Improvements using the concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Work with all relevant parties in the consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of suppliers in the approved supplier list (ASL). Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
- Refurbished the contracts database. Monitor contract expiration, which resulted in the timely renewal.
Essential Skills:
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Client management
- Excellent Negotiation skills
- Ability to carry out cost estimation for civil/ mechanical/ electrical engineering works as per the design, drawings, and standards.
- Ability to develop BOQ, specifications and tender documents.
- Ability to develop and run efficient & effective P2P cycle and Supplier Relations Management.
- Ability to drive cost saving initiatives including Vendor consolidation and Value Engineering etc.
Experience /Qualifications
- At least 6 years of experience in cost estimation, Engineering Procurement, Supply Chain Management etc OR 3 years of cost estimation and 3 years of Procurement.
- Knowledge of CMEP, Engineering standards for Procurement Functions
- Knowledge of Petroleum Site maintenance is an advantage.
Education Qualification Requirements:
- Engineering Bachelor’s Degree (BE-Civil / BE-Mechanical ) with Specialization in Procurement is an asset/Preferred OR
- Preferably Master’s in supply chain with Engineering Degree
So, what's in it for you?
- Autonomy in Work - We support and reward creators and doers, encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
- Multi-Dimensional Growth - You will have the resources and developmental opportunities to succeed and the space and mobility to chart your own course.
- Talented High Performers - You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in our industry, tackling our clients most complex challenges.
- Values deeply ingrained - You'll experience a culture grounded in our values of respect, integrity, service and excellence (RISE).
- lnclusivity and Accessibility - We enable, value and embrace diverse perspectives across many dimensions.
- Safety and Well-Being - You'll be provided with the work environment, resources and tools to feel like your most productive self and offered support for your total wellbeing.
If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!
Our ambitious growth plan creates the space for dynamic colleagues to build non-linear career paths.
We share a commitment to excellence and believe the best work happens in connected communities where respect for each other is foundational.
Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people.
At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential.
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