Cost Manager & Senior Cost Manager

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.   

Position Overview:   

The Cost Manager/Senior 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