Professional, Project Cost Management

About the position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets.
• Work with stakeholders to maintain project cost control reports, including tracking actual costs against estimated budgets.
• Assist in the reviewing and assessment of all scope of works for all stakeholders to ensure that appropriate descriptions and detail is given, ensuring no gaps in work and that all costs are accounted for.
• Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets.
• Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost 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.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates.
• Assist in reviewing and analysing project documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement lessons learned and best practices on future projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to project controls.

Requirements

• 2 -5 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Cost-X, On-Screen Takeoff or other estimating software.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., AACE, RICS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate to Expert level in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Expert understanding of building system (MEPFS and architectural).
• Familiarity with procurement and tendering processes.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays