Senior Cost Manager

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review and develop construction cost budgets for feasibility Studies, Preliminary, Schematic, Design documents & Construction document budgets in support for client construction projects

Cost report management and monthly reporting

Compare budget costs to benchmark pricing information, analyze quantities and scope items as well as assist in value engineering

Provide support during general contractor and architect sourcing, while also participating in both the general contractor and architect interviews, bid leveling process, recommendation & award.

Compile project unit pricing and labor rates from contractors and ensure the contractors abide the rates throughout the project duration.

Enhance overall cost controls service delivery by increasing efficiency and improving processes

Support in developing and maintaining customers historical cost benchmark for various project types

Prioritize requests to meet or exceed the customers' expectations

Support the development and recommendations for a multi-year capital plan for the account

Present findings around project demand and prioritization

Provide superior client service through objective recommendations

Enhance own professional and personal skills.

Performance & Process
Ensure monthly review meetings are held with the regional clients to assess and confirm project health

Work with internal and external clients to ensure the accuracy and continuous improvement of the capital forecast

Drive technology enablement and adoptions with internal and external clients

Ensure project requests are reviewed from various requestors and coordinate with stakeholders

Build rapport with regional client representatives and ensure overall goals of the capital plan are fully understood

Oversee the development and refinement of best practices and standards of excellence and ensure their incorporation into the project controls process and procedures

Ensure the CPM's review the regional projects for scope, budget, and schedule

Review capital plan for bundling opportunities and efficiency gains

Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

Qualifications
Certified Cost Professional or Quantity Surveyor, or similar certification and experience, preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred

5+ years of construction, estimating or project controls experience

Strong leadership and employee management skills

Location:

Anywhere in the United States
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position:
-  USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Remote
-Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Miami, FL, New York, NY If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
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