JOIN OUR TEAMAt Couche-TardCircle K our mission is simple to make our customers lives a little easier everyday. You may have already stopped for coffee refueling your car or eating something on the go. Then you know what Couche-TardCircle K is. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17000 stores in 29 countries serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total more than 146000 people work in our stores and offices. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journeys going we can help you get there. Are you ready to grow your career Lets grow togetherTHE ROLEThe Global Real Estate team is working hard to accelerate the companys strategy through opening new stores relocations and optimization of the existing network. As a member of the Construction and Design Team this role will be instrumental in supporting the overall goals. The Director of Design & Cost Control drives the strategic vision and execution of all store planning and design initiatives to enhance brand experience optimize operational efficiency and increase revenue across convenience and fuel retails formats. Equally important is the responsibility for overseeing all aspects of construction cost management across the companys development and capital projects portfolio. This roles ensures financial discipline accuracy and accountability from project conception through closeout. The Directors partners with Development Construction and Analytics teams to establish budgets validate estimates drive value engineering review GC bids control costs and deliver project within approved financial parameters.This position reports to the Head of Design.WHAT YOULL DOExcited to embark on a journey with us Heres a breakdown of the key responsibilities and priorities in this roleCost Management LeadershipEstablish and maintain company-wide cost control processes standards and reporting systems.Develop and oversee the implementation of cost tracking tools and dashboards to monitor performance across all projects.Lead project cost reviews at key milestones e.g. schematic design development GMP and monthly construction reportingResponsible aligning cost and design intent ensuring scope decisions are financially optimized.Provide executive-level visibility into project cost trends variances and risksBudgeting Design & Value EngineeringOversee the team responsible for project budgets from early concept through construction completion.Validate GC subcontractor and consultant estimates provide independent cost opinions.Collaborate with design teams during schematic and design development phases to evaluate design alternatives and implement value engineering strategies that reduce cost while maintaining quality and functionality.Faciltate design-to-budget alignment workshops and recommend cost-effective design solutions.Review and approve funding requests change orders and contingency drawdowns.Forecast cash flow and total project costs to ensure alignment with financial targets.Procurement GC Bid Review & Contract Oversight Partner with Procurement Construction and Legal to ensure cost transparency and proper contract structures.Lead GC bid reviews analyze bid leveling and ensure competitive and complete pricing across scopes of work.Review bids proposals and cost breakdowns for accuracy and competitiveness.Support negotiations to achieve best-value pricing cost efficiency and scope clarity.Evaluate alternate procurement approaches and recommend strategies that optimize cost and schedule performance.Reporting & BenchmarkingCreate and maintain cost benchmarks for key asset types e.g. NTI rebuilds expansions.Develop KPI dashboards tracking cost performance change order trends and contingency usage.Deliver regular executive summaries of cost performance and financial risk exposure.Team Leadership & CollaborationLead and mentor a team of cost managers or analysts supporting multiple active projects.Foster collaboration across Development Design Construction and Finance to ensure budget integrity.Drive a culture of accountability transparency and continuous cost improvement.WHAT YOULL NEEDWe want you to join our team Heres what were looking forBachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture Finance or related field Masters preferred.Significant retail design experience preferably in convenience or grocery.Proficiency in design software Bluebeam AutoCAD and Revit.12 years of experience in construction cost management estimating or project control at least 7 years in a leadership role.Strong understanding of construction estimating design-to-budget integration contracting GMP lump sum CMAR and cost forecasting principles.Demonstrated experience with value engineering and GC bid review and analysis.Experience with cost management softwareProven ability to challenge and negotiate GC estimates and change orders.Exceptional analytical financial modeling and executive communication skills.LI-CS2 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish