Cost Manager, Pds Projects

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Lead and manage a team of junior staff and graduates to meet business targets.
Perform and oversee accurate and efficient take-offs.
Prepare and review budget estimates, pre-contract cost estimates, and various stage cost plans.
Develop and review Bills of Quantities and pre-tender cost estimates.
Prepare tender evaluation reports.
Review and negotiate prices with contractors.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of contract documents.
Review monthly payment valuations.
Manage project change control for additional works.
Price and check additional works and post-contract cost estimates, including validation and quantification processes.
Review costings in conjunction with budgets.
Prepare Final Accounts.
Lead the cost reporting process for projects.
Attend site meetings and design team meetings as required.
Represent the company professionally and diligently.
**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
Proven experience in the Real Estate sector.
Excellent pre and post-contract technical cost and commercial management skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and AutoCAD.
Experience with cost estimation and quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Plan Swift, Bluebeam, or Candy).
Excellent prioritization and self-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Associate or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Experience in Construction, Fit-out, and/or Renovation projects.
Middle East work experience (not essential).
**Personal Attributes**:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop junior team members.
Hardworking and proactive with a passion for maintaining high standards.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently when required.
Adaptable and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
**Key Competencies**:
Excellent technical skills in quantity surveying and cost estimation.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and team members.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in leading our cost management team, we encourage you to apply.
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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.