Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

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\xe2\x80\x99ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you\xe2\x80\x99re 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.
Assistant Cost Lead
Project and Development Services

What this job involves:
Steering projects at the helm
To be stationed in (region/country), you\xe2\x80\x99ll work side-by-side with the cost manager or senior cost manager to ensure the success of a project\xe2\x80\x94from its pre-design phase to its completion. You\xe2\x80\x99ll assemble and lead various project teams; and monitor the teams\xe2\x80\x99 performance, and bring out the best in every team member. You\xe2\x80\x99re also in charge of creating the organisational structure, project objectives and working procedures for the teams.

Your Cost management skills will also be of great value, as you set up clear project cost plans and allot sufficient budget to achieve optimal results and meet the company\xe2\x80\x99s target profits. Also part of your job is to attend project meetings as required, develop monthly reports and carry out contract administration. Furthermore, you\xe2\x80\x99ll oversee negotiations, analyses and promotions of quality control systems.

Your task is to fully understand, collect and deliver clients\xe2\x80\x99 requirements. The CC team will depend on you to help schedule or plan establishment, value engineer, and design change management. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also assist the contract manager in all related procurement and VO management. On top of that, you\xe2\x80\x99ll support the construction manager in all related installation, site inspection and contractor management, Prepare BOQ\xe2\x80\x99s, Quantity Survey & Quantity Take Off, Cost Analysis for each of the line items in the BOQ as required for project to project, Benchmarking, Review & Standardize of Specifications, Sound Technical Knowledge on Civil / MEP aspects as applicable, Procurement from Cost Management perspective, Finalise Commercials with vendors, Rate Contracts as applicable,

Boosting client relationships
Helping clients achieve success is what JLL does best\xe2\x80\x94and your role is an extension of this tradition. To effectively help our clients, you\xe2\x80\x99ll identify their needs and constraints, and work around these challenges. You also have to effectively represent our clients throughout the whole duration of the projects. Do you have an enormous talent for promotion? If so, this is the perfect job for you, as you\xe2\x80\x99ll also represent and promote the company throughout the project.

The 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.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be:
A seasoned expert
The ideal candidate is no neophyte\xe2\x80\x94you should exhibit high-level management skills, and should hold a degree in relevant property-related discipline. Likewise, you should have established yourself as a professional within design, construction and cost management. Moreover, you should have a proven track record in profit planning, business development, networking and marketing.

An effective communicator
Are you considered a natural communicator? Alongside your native tongue, do you have a strong grasp of written and spoken English? You\xe2\x80\x99ll need it in this role - strong communication skills will surely land you the job.

Likewise, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be in charge of creating an environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute; as well as managing company staff to achieve enthusiastic and effective contribution to the project. Furthermore, you\xe2\x80\x99ll actively search for improvement opportunities, and empower the team to implement them.

What we can do for you:
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all of the requirements below. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93

We\xe2\x80\x99re JLL\xe2\x80\x94a 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.