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Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven destination in Messinia, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, where people, nature, heritage and community come together to create meaningful experiences. Respect for the region, its people and its natural environment is at the heart of everything we do.
Home to four 5-star resorts, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, the destination also brings together four signature golf courses, more than 40 restaurants and bars, over 50 retail shops and services, three spa centers, a collection of luxury villas for private ownership, Navarino Agora and a wide range of sporting, cultural and outdoor experiences.
This diversity creates opportunities across many areas of expertise, where associates can grow professionally, broaden their experience, and contribute to the continued evolution of the destination.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Cost Management & Value Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute, learn and grow while helping shape the experiences and impact we create across Costa Navarino.
Based in Athens and operating within our Real Estate Implementation team, the Senior Manager, Cost Management & Value Engineering will make a significant contribution to the successful delivery of Costa Navarino’s luxury residential projects. The role will report to the Senior Director, Real Estate Operations and will provide strategic oversight across cost management, budget governance and value engineering, supporting projects from early design through tender and construction.
Responsibilities
Cost Management & Budget Governance
- Lead cost management activities across the Real Estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and business objectives.
- Review and monitor project cost plans, forecasts, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
Cost Planning & Value Engineering
- Prepare and review cost estimates, feasibility studies, and investment appraisals.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize costs while maintaining quality and guest experience.
- Ensure design development remains aligned with approved project budgets.
Procurement & Commercial Management
- Support procurement strategies, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
- Review tender submissions and provide commercial guidance on consultant and contractor appointments.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks arising from market conditions and project delivery.
Cost Control & Reporting
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and final costs.
- Review variations, claims, and change requests, assessing their financial impact.
- Provide cost reports and recommendations to project stakeholders and senior management.
Leadership & Market Intelligence
- Develop cost benchmarks and market intelligence to support decision-making.
- Lead external cost consultants and advisers across the project portfolio.
- Act as the owner's principal cost management and value engineering expert.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree is an advantage.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in Cost Management, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or Project Delivery.
- Experience in hospitality, luxury residential, mixed-use, or resort developments is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cost management, quantity surveying, procurement, and commercial management principles.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, procurement strategies, and project delivery practices.
- Ability to review technical and design proposals from a cost, value engineering, and constructability perspective.
- Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in cost planning, estimating, value engineering, procurement, tendering, project controls, and risk management.
- Professional certification such as MRICS, Chartered Engineer, CCP, or equivalent is considered an advantage.
- Strategic mindset with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Private Medical Plan
- Pension Plan
Personal & Professional Growth:
- Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
- Experience in a Multicultural & International Work Environment
Wellbeing & Perks:
- Access to the Support Room - Online Wellness Platform
- Recognition & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Discounts & Associate Benefits at Marriott Hotels Worldwide
Ready to be part of our story? We would love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow with us at Costa Navarino.