Job
Description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Position Overview:
The Cost Manager responsible for delivering controls and cost management services within our Cost Management Team to various assigned clients and industries (i.e. office, cultural, hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, educations, and mixed-use). The role involves overseeing both new builds and renovation projects. The services include conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, VE & design option reviews, budget reconciliations, Change Order evaluations, project accounting and forecasting. Attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is a must. It is essential that this person has strong management, communication skills and a good knowledge of construction techniques/technology, real estate markets, and project controls.
What This Job Involves:
Collaborate with team members to establish, track, and maintain project budgets and cost control reports.
Develop and execute project plans, defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and priorities.
Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, schedules, or budgets and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Prepare detailed and accurate construction and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
Research local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies.
Review change order and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work.
Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and ensure accurate and timely project status updates.
Work collaboratively with various teams to implement lessons learned, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives on future projects.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, standards, regulations, and best practices related to project controls.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:
Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages.
Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents.
Understand and be able to relay local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment using published documents, historical data, and performing market studies.
Provide value engineering services and design option reviews.
Prepare bid analysis and participate in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors.
Review change order reviews and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work.
Effectively communicates to and engage with team leads and stakeholders
Stays informed on changes to the PDS processes, systems and reporting and contributes to strategic client initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
5 -7 years as an Estimator, Cost Manager or similar role.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.).
Aggregates and translates outputs into marketable deliverables (e.g. Case Studies, White Papers and quarterly metrics.)
Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations; capable of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns; expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
Ability to work collaboratively, independently and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Take-off or other estimating software.
Professional certification in project management (e.g., AACE, RICS).
Proficient in project planning and scheduling software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members (architects, contractors, client’s representatives, etc.)
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes
Advanced level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet
Expert understanding of building system (MEPFS and architectural)
Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
