Senior Cost Manager

JLL•Dallas, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and develop construction cost budgets for feasibility Studies, Preliminary, Schematic, Design documents & Construction document budgets in support for client construction projects Cost report management and monthly reporting Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities and scope items as well as assist in value engineering Provide support during general contractor and architect sourcing, while also participating in both the general contractor and architect interviews, bid leveling process, recommendation & award. Compile project unit pricing and labor rates from contractors and ensure the contractors abide the rates throughout the project duration. Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes Support in developing and maintaining customers historical cost benchmark for various project types Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the customers’ expectations Support the development and recommendations for a multi-year capital plan for the account Present findings around project demand and prioritization Provide superior client service through objective recommendations Enhance own professional and personal skills. Performance & Process Ensure monthly review meetings are held with the regional clients to assess and confirm project health Work with internal and external clients to ensure the accuracy and continuous improvement of the capital forecast Drive technology enablement and adoptions with internal and external clients Ensure project requests are reviewed from various requestors and coordinate with stakeholders Build rapport with regional client representatives and ensure overall goals of the capital plan are fully understood Oversee the development and refinement of best practices and standards of excellence and ensure their incorporation into the project controls process and procedures Ensure the CPM’s review the regional projects for scope, budget, and schedule Review capital plan for bundling opportunities and efficiency gains Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

Requirements

Certified Cost Professional or Quantity Surveyor, or similar certification and experience, preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred
5+ years of construction, estimating or project controls experience
Strong leadership and employee management skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Review and develop construction cost budgets for feasibility Studies, Preliminary, Schematic, Design documents & Construction document budgets in support for client construction projects
Cost report management and monthly reporting
Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities and scope items as well as assist in value engineering
Provide support during general contractor and architect sourcing, while also participating in both the general contractor and architect interviews, bid leveling process, recommendation & award.
Compile project unit pricing and labor rates from contractors and ensure the contractors abide the rates throughout the project duration.
Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes
Support in developing and maintaining customers historical cost benchmark for various project types
Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the customers’ expectations
Support the development and recommendations for a multi-year capital plan for the account
Present findings around project demand and prioritization
Provide superior client service through objective recommendations
Enhance own professional and personal skills.
Ensure monthly review meetings are held with the regional clients to assess and confirm project health
Work with internal and external clients to ensure the accuracy and continuous improvement of the capital forecast
Drive technology enablement and adoptions with internal and external clients
Ensure project requests are reviewed from various requestors and coordinate with stakeholders
Build rapport with regional client representatives and ensure overall goals of the capital plan are fully understood
Oversee the development and refinement of best practices and standards of excellence and ensure their incorporation into the project controls process and procedures
Ensure the CPM’s review the regional projects for scope, budget, and schedule
Review capital plan for bundling opportunities and efficiency gains
Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.