Jll
SeniorCostManager
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“Senior Cost Manager at Jll. Skills: Post-contract commercial management, Cost control, Contract administration. Manage post-contract commercial aspects. Ensure projects delivered within budget”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet project financial objectives
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, Professional membership with RICS, 10 years' post-qualification experience, Significant post-contract exposure, Comprehensive knowledge of contracts, Experience managing variations, Experience managing claims
Nice to Have
Experience in hospitality projects, Negotiation skills, Dispute resolution skills, Excellent analytical abilities, Excellent problem-solving abilities, Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Proficient in construction measurement software, Proficient in cost control software, Effective communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to meet deadlines, Detail-oriented, Focus on accuracy, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team
What You'll Do.
Manage post-contract commercial aspects
Ensure projects delivered within budget
Prepare interim valuations
Prepare final accounts
Analyze contractual claims
Negotiate contractual claims
Provide recommendations to minimize risk
Perform detailed cost analysis
Perform detailed cost reporting
Track project costs against budgets
Administer construction contracts
Provide commercial advice
Identify value engineering opportunities
Implement value engineering opportunities
Maintain accurate records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project teams; Senior 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:** We are looking for a Senior Cost Manager responsible for managing all post-contract commercial aspects of construction projects. The role involves cost control, contract administration, and providing commercial advice to ensure project financial objectives are met. **What your day-to-day will look like:** * Help with post-contract commercial management of multiple construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget * Prepare interim valuations, variations, and final accounts * Analyze and negotiate contractual claims, providing recommendations to minimize financial risk * Perform detailed cost analysis and reporting, tracking project costs against budgets * Administer construction contracts in accordance with applicable standards (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.) * Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior management * Identify and implement value engineering opportunities * Maintain accurate records of all commercial transactions and correspondence ## ## **Required Skills and Experience:** * Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field * Professional membership with RICS or equivalent professional body * Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience with significant post-contract exposure ideally in hospitality projects * Comprehensive knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts * Experience in managing complex varia
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