Asst Cost Lead

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

The Asst Cost Manager is responsible for implementing administering and maintaining cost control systems and procedures to track budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts, and to assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates and schedules for projects of medium complexity and value;

Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection

Evaluate contractor invoices prior to submission into client Finance systems for pre-approval

Utilize information from SAP (or similar) and input to cost report and validation of spending

Evaluate and analyze bids and provide recommendation for decision making

Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis

Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position

Assist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project schedule

Assist in developing reporting tracking tools and generates cost reports on regular basis including evaluation of earned value

Support the coordination of the Change Management process for the project

Build intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large data sets

Extract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needs

Reconcile data to support complete accuracy and creates a clean audit trail

Pre-Contract

Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.

Providing commercial input to design optioneering and input into value engineering exercises.

Reviewing contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations on behalf of the client to drive fair contract prices.

Post-Contract

Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project life cycle.

Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.

Ensuring that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.

Carrying out the production of monthly cost reports for presentation to the client.

Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed in a timely manner.

Compiling as built cost estimate records for bench marking purposes.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.