Commercial Director
Listed on CBRE Group’s official careers site. Posted November 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Commercial Director As a CBRE Commercial Director, you will assist with overseeing the department responsible for individual multi-disciplined real estate cost solutions for clients. This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including surveying, inspections, and planning.
What You’ll Do
- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
- Manage all aspects of commercial management including procurement, vendor management, scheduling, etc.
- Assist with designing and maintaining project-specific cost models to manage expenditures. Use cost model data to publish reports.
- Align cost model with stakeholder and client goals. Supply guidance and direction to achieve deliverables within the project scope.
- Establish a strategy to manage cash flow and project accruals.
- Implement commercial management strategies that identify goals and align with the project timelines.
- Assess the financial benefit and risk rating of projects to assess necessity. Develop and publish business cases to support recommendations.
- Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
- Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
- Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans.
Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
- Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. 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 potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Relocation assistance and sign-oRole
Cost Management Director About the Role: As a CBRE Cost Management Director, you will assist with overseeing the department responsible for individual multi-disciplined real estate cost solutions for clients.
Why CBRE
We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. \#directline #cbredirectlinereferral EQUAL PAY DISCLAIMER: (ONLY REQUIRED ON POSTINGS WHERE STATES REQUIRE PAY TRANSPARENCY) CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Commercial Director position is $220,000 annually and the maximum of $250,000 annually.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
This role will provide the following benefits
401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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