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Cost Lead
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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’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re 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.
Job Description
Main Purpose:
To taking responsibility for effectively delivering a range of tasks to high quality standards.
Key Responsibility
Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking
Estimating and producing cost plans
Compiling and amending the tender list
Drafting the procurement documentation
Checking and analysing the tenders
Drafting tender reports
Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant or complex matters.
Conducting cost checks and valuations
Drafting monthly reports
Analyzing the numbers for the final accounts.
Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc
Post-Contract
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
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 benchmarking purposes.
Qualifications
Civil & MEP (Electrical & Mechanical) degree qualification, knowledge of AutoCad Must and Cost x is preferable but not mandatory.
Additional Information
People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a cost management team delivering multiple commission in parallel.
Candidates with prior experience of supporting their overseas offices in their respective organisation or worked in India markets.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills, and the capability to relate and communicate with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds at all levels of the industry.
Should have relevant experience of working preferably for a construction consultancy in India/abroad, hold a graduate degree preferably in Cost Management and possesses good technical and communication skills.
Experience in multiple sub sectors within the property projects will be added advantage.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re 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 –
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.
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’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re 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.
Job Description
Main Purpose:
To taking responsibility for effectively delivering a range of tasks to high quality standards.
Key Responsibility
Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking
Estimating and producing cost plans
Compiling and amending the tender list
Drafting the procurement documentation
Checking and analysing the tenders
Drafting tender reports
Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant or complex matters.
Conducting cost checks and valuations
Drafting monthly reports
Analyzing the numbers for the final accounts.
Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc
Post-Contract
Performing quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
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 benchmarking purposes.
Qualifications
Civil & MEP (Electrical & Mechanical) degree qualification, knowledge of AutoCad Must and Cost x is preferable but not mandatory.
Additional Information
People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a cost management team delivering multiple commission in parallel.
Candidates with prior experience of supporting their overseas offices in their respective organisation or worked in India markets.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills, and the capability to relate and communicate with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds at all levels of the industry.
Should have relevant experience of working preferably for a construction consultancy in India/abroad, hold a graduate degree preferably in Cost Management and possesses good technical and communication skills.
Experience in multiple sub sectors within the property projects will be added advantage.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re 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 –
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.
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