Jll
Construction
Director,CostManagement
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“Director, Cost Management at Jll. Skills: Cost estimating, Project controls, Construction management. Lead project controls activities. Establish standards and best practices”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering reliable project charters and budgets; Ensuring consistency and accuracy across deliverables; Setting projects up for successful execution; Achieving success criteria
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Attention to detail; Commitment to accuracy; Constructability analysis; Cost implications; Value engineering analysis; Cost optimization strategies; Cost variance analysis; Lessons learned integration
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related field, 10-15 years of construction industry experience, at least 5 years focused on project controls, estimating, or cost consulting, Proven track record developing accurate cost estimates for complex commercial construction and renovation projects, Deep knowledge of construction means and methods, material costs, labor productivity, and market conditions, Expertise using multiple cost databases and benchmarking tools including RS Means, JLL cost data, regional indices, and proprietary systems, Experience managing teams with demonstrated ability to develop talent and drive performance, understanding of project delivery methods including design-bid-build, design-build, and construction management, Ability to conduct site assessments and translate observations into constructability analysis and cost implications, Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, Proficiency in cost estimating software (OnScreen Takeoff, Bluebeam, CostX, or similar), advanced Excel skills
Nice to Have
Professional certifications such as CPE (Certified Professional Estimator), CCE (Certified Cost Engineer), PMP, or CCM, Experience in corporate real estate, tenant improvements, or occupied building renovations, Background in quantity surveying or cost consulting, Familiarity with BIM and model-based estimating, Experience with Procore, e-Builder, or other project management platforms, Knowledge of sustainable building practices and associated cost implications, Understanding of value engineering analysis and cost optimization strategies, Experience with cost variance analysis and lessons learned integration, Market intelligence capabilities including construction market conditions and pricing trends, Understanding of financial implications balancing cost, quality, schedule, and risk
What You'll Do.
Lead project controls activities
Establish standards and best practices
Drive site assessments
Translate scope briefs into narratives
Develop project definition frameworks
Establish quality control processes
Serve as subject matter expert
Partner with stakeholders
Define project requirements
Create detailed project charters
Conduct site assessments
Develop cost estimates
Apply cost escalation factors
Create detailed cost breakdowns
Build and lead project controls team
Establish team expectations
Align project controls with objectives
Collaborate with project managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with project managers, clients, and stakeholders; Collaborating with project managers
Process & Methodology
Project delivery methods, Design-bid-build, Design-build, Construction management
Full Job Description
**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL 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. ## What this job involves: As Project Controls Lead at JLL, you will be an experienced professional establishing and leading our project controls function within Project & Development Services by transforming conceptual scope briefs into comprehensive, executable project narratives with accurate cost estimates that become the foundation for successful project delivery. This role requires deep construction industry experience, strong cost estimating capabilities across multiple databases and benchmarking tools, and proven people management skills while being accountable for delivering reliable project charters and budgets that the organization is committed to executing within. You'll lead and oversee all project controls activities for the PDS portfolio, establishing standards and best practices while driving site assessments and translating high-level scope briefs into detailed, executable project narratives. ## What your day-to-day will look like: * Lead and oversee all project controls activities for PDS portfolio, establishing standards and best practices while driving site assessments and translating high-level scope briefs into detailed, executable project narratives * Develop comprehensive project definition frameworks that set projects up for successful execution while establishing quality control processes ensuring consistency and accuracy across all project controls deliverables * Serve as subject mat
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