Job Purpose
: The Manager Costing & Budgeting will be responsible for independently driving cost estimation, budgeting, cost monitoring, rate analysis, and value engineering across assigned projects/sites of Godrej Properties Limited (GPL). The role involves leading cross-functional collaboration, guiding consultants/vendors, and implementing systems & process improvements to ensure robust financial control, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Financial / Strategic
Responsibility Area
Key Activities
Performance Measures
Cost Estimation & Forecasting
Lead coordination with cost consultants
Prepare & review detailed cost reports Forecast project costs till completion
Accuracy of forecasts
Timeliness Stakeholder confidence
Budgeting & Monitoring
Prepare budgets for projects
Monitor and control costs against approved budgets Highlight risks & recommend corrective actions
Budget adherence
Comprehensiveness Timely variance reporting
Operational
Responsibility Area
Key Activities
Performance Measures
Rate Analysis & Benchmarking
Conduct rate analysis of project items
Benchmark costs to industry standards Recommend cost optimization measures
Minimization of contingencies
Value engineering achieved
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Projects, Finance, and Audit teams
Manage consultants, vendors, and suppliers for cost data and inputs Present reports to Regional & HO leadership
Quality & timeliness of engagement
Decision-enabling insights
Process
ProcessResponsibility Area
Key Activities
Performance Measures
Process Adherence
Ensure strict compliance with company guidelines & project controls
Drive timely reporting
% compliance
Audit outcomes
Process & Systems Improvement
Drive initiatives to streamline costing & budgeting processes
Implement advanced tools/software for efficiency Share best practices across projects
Initiatives led
Cost savings/efficiency gains
Educational Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
- 10-12 years of experience in cost estimation, cost planning, and budgeting (billing experience an advantage)
- Prior exposure to large-scale high-rise residential/commercial projects preferred
Functional / Technical Competencies:
- Expertise in project cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proficiency in SAP and AutoCAD (mandatory)
- Strong cost control & value engineering skills
- Knowledge of emerging construction technologies and cost impact
- Ability to drive software adoption and process automation
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.