Senior Cost Manager

Role Overview

• 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

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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay