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Senior Cost Manager

JLL
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2025
💰 $170,000/yr($130,000/yr$170,000/yr)

About the role

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.   

What This Job Involves:  

  • Successfully performs leadership responsibilities, communication skills and relationship management.
  • Contribute to identifying and attracting top talent.
  • Management and strategy of one or more programs and/or complex projects and their Operations.
  • Mentor, develop and oversee team members and/or direct report(s), and serve as Team Lead.
  • Serve as Team Lead for complex projects, responsible for the successful implementation, as well as innovation of new concepts and ideas to enhance and improve service quality.
  • Accountable for client service on their projects and the projects of their team and/or direct report(s) with ability to navigate difficult and complex  conversations.
  • Maintain and develop client relationships by being accountable for managing fiduciary responsibilities for JLL and client.
  • Accountable for the successful development and implementation of P&L team strategy, aligning with the strategy of the PDS business.
  • Accountable for the development and implementation of best practices that enhance the Firm’s capabilities.
  • Attends and/or member of local and regional industry conferences to influence reputation and public image of business and personal brand.
  • Source new and cultivate existing client and business relationships, lead or support the pursuit strategy and secure new business.
  • Advanced SME level of knowledge on industry specific requirements and their impact to design and construction of work.
  • Obtain and maintain industry recognized credentials and/or certifications.
  • Represent JLL in industry specific events, conferences and media as a content contributor. 
  • Effectively manage client and on-account teams’ expectations and instils confidence with clear, concise, and proactive communication. 
  • Effectively communicate to and engage with PDS leads, knows when to engage and/or escalate.  
  • Stays informed on changes to the PDS processes, systems and reporting and contributes to strategic client initiatives.
  • Adherence to the revenue generation requirements of the PDS business according to your role.
  • Travel requirement: approximately 25% though this may fluctuate both up and down.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like: 

  • Lead project controls for engagements.  This will include multiple projects at one time and large scale complex projects.
  • Partner with team members to execute complex projects through all stages. 
  • Present to key stakeholders across the project team.
  • 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. 
  • Identify and analyse potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
  • Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather data and provide accurate and timely project status updates.
  • Prepare bid analysis and participate in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors. 
  • Generate project progress reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct periodic project audits to identify any deviations from established project control processes. Review change order reviews and support change management, assessing whether changes are within the scope of the base work.
  • 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.
  • Apply subject matter expertise to support the global community of practice. 

Estimated total compensation for this position:

130,000.00 – 170,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an appli

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